Pasta with Creamy Vodka-and-Herb Sauce

Served with herbed salmon

Ingredients

2 T (1/4 stick) butter
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 T fresh thyme, chopped or 1 tsp dried
1 T fresh tarragon, chopped or 1 tsp dried
1 T fresh basil, chopped or 1 tsp dried
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup vodka
3/4 lb spaghetti or linguini, freshly cooked
3/4 cup Parmesan, grated

Preparation

Melt butter in heavy skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onion and saute until tender and beginning to color, about 10 minutes. Add herbs and saute 1 minute. Add whipping cream and vodka and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 8 minutes. Add pasta and cheese and toss until sauce coats pasta. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.