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Vodka Sauce

This sauce will impress your date, your guests or your spouse.

5 cloves of garlic, chopped
2 shallots, finely diced
1 onion, finely diced or sliced thin
3 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. crushed red pepper (less or more, depending on how spicy you like your sauce)
2 (14 oz.) cans of whole peeled tomatoes
1 tbsp. oregano
¾ cup vodka
2 tbsp. Smart Balance
½ pint of soy milk or low-fat milk
Salt & pepper

1) Saute first 5 ingredients in large sauce pan for about 5 minutes.

2) Chop the whole tomatoes in the can and add to the pan, along with the juice. Bring to a boil and add oregano.

3) Add the vodka and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat to medium.

4) Add the cream or milk and let it bubble just a little. Then add the butter. Salt and pepper to taste.

5) Serve with your favorite pasta and add shredded parmesan cheese, if desired.

Serves 4 or 2 with leftovers.