Cavatappi With Vodka Sauce

• 8 ounces uncooked cavatappi pasta
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2/3 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 -2 garlic clove, minced
• 1 (8 ounce) tomato sauce
• 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon water
• 3/4 cup half-and-half
• 1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk
• 1/3 cup vodka
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil

1. Cook pasta by following package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
2. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
3. Add in onion and garlic; cover and cook 3 minutes or until tender.
4. Add in tomato sauce; simmer, partially covered, 8 minutes or until thick.
5. Combine flour and water, stirring with a whisk until smooth; add flour mixture to pan; cook 1 minute.
6. Add in half-and-half, milk, vodka, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
7. Stir in cheese; decrease heat to low; cook 3 minutes or until cheese melts, stirring frequently.
8. Add in pasta; toss to coat; sprinkle with basil.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cavatappi-with-vodka-sauce-199259 (may not work)