Limoncello Or Vodka Pasta Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
    1 tablespoon butter
    1 sweet onion, diced
    1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, chopped
    1 head garlic, peeled and minced (about 10-12 cloves )
    1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
    1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes (chopped or crushed, fire-roasted)
    1/3 cup limoncello (I prefer limoncello, or add lemon peel & sugar to vodka) or 1/3 cup vodka (I prefer limoncello, or add lemon peel & sugar to vodka)
    1/4 cup heavy cream
    1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
    1 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (separated)
    salt & pepper
    ravioli (your choice) or other pastas (your choice)
Preparation
    Heat olive oil & butter in pan over medium heat. Saute onion until lightly golden. Add mushrooms and continue browning. Add garlic and red pepper flakes for another 1 minute. Carefully add tomatoes - should boil vigorously - watch for splatters. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, while you cook pasta of choice.
    While pasta is draining, add basil, cream, and 1/2 cup of cheese and bring back up to temperature, without boiling. Taste again for salt & pepper.
    Serve over pasta, ravioli, or paillards of chicken, or seafood - sprinkle with remaining Parm. YUM-OH!

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