Penne alla Vodka Sauce

4 tbsp butterserve
1/4 - 1/2 onion, chopped
1 shot (3 tbsp) vodka
1 jar (24 oz) ragu marinara
1 cup cream or half-and-half
1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
1 box (16 oz) penne pasta

In a pan, melt butter and sauté onions on med heat. Once browned, lower heat and add vodka (slowly and carefully, it is very flammable), then add the cream. If desired, remove onions. Bring to a simmer and add approximately 3/4 jar of Ragu. Add at least 1/2 the jar to start and then little by little to taste (should be a salmony pink color). Simmer on med-low to low for about 1/2 hour, stirring frequently. Boil pasta while sauce simmers.

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