SAVE + SHARE! Vodka pasta was my entrée for kala.alana’s Phoenix Rising-themed birthday dinner, and it’s easier to make than you’d think. Sharing the recipe so you can impress at your next gathering: Ingredients: • 12 oz pasta of your choice (I used rigatoni) • 2 tbsp olive oil • 3 tbsp butter • 1 small onion, finely chopped • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 1/4 cup vodka • 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes • 1/2 cup heavy cream • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (plus more for topping) • Salt & pepper to taste • Red pepper flakes (optional, for a kick) • Fresh basil for garnish Instructions: 1. Cook your pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain. 2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened. 3. Pour in the vodka and simmer for 2 minutes to cook off the alcohol. 4. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Let it simmer for 5 minutes. 5. Reduce the heat ...