Homemade Creamy Vodka Sauce

Melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pan over low heat.

Add 1 cup chopped pancetta and cook until it infuses the butter and oil.

Add 1 medium onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until fragrant but not limp.

Add 6 cloves garlic and cook for about 1 minute until softened.

Pour in 2 cups vodka, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.

Add 3 cans of petite diced tomatoes and season with a pinch of salt and fresh cracked black pepper.

Let the sauce simmer and reduce for 10 minutes.

Finish the sauce by stirring in 1/4 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup fresh torn basil.

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