CULT SERIES #1: The Drama of TWIN FLAMES Universe

Our multi-part series on CULTS is here and we start with one of the more puzzling ones we have ever heard of - TWIN FLAMES UNIVERSE!   In this episode of Dinner and Drama with Kristin & Drew we unravel the confusing world created by self appointed father and mother christ Jeff and Shaleia Avan.  A part combination of a spiritual reality show, part food delivery service, part therapeutic counseling sessions and all from the comforts of home.  So is your Twin Flame (the universe's name for the person who shares your identical soul) out there somewhere?  Maybe you are just one restraining order away from finding them?  Care to find out?  Sit down, relax, and unravel some CULT size dramas with us!

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And be sure to checkout tonights recipe, Penne Alla Vodka!

DREW's PENNE!

• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup minced shallot
• 1/2 cup of diced pancetta
• 6 cloves of minced garlic
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup vodka (the good kind - don't go cheap here)
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, more or less to taste
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 box of penne pasta (save some pasta water from boiling to thin out the sauce if needed)

Instructions

• Boil pasta per the instructions on the box minus a minute or two (keep pasta slightly firm). Season water with salt.  Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain pasta.
• Heat olive oil  in a large pot over medium heat. Add shallots and pancetta and saute for 5 minutes, add garlic and red pepper flakes and saute 1 minute longer.
• Remove pan from heat and add tomatoes, vodka, season with salt and pepper. Return to medium-high heat, bring to a simmer then reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer until strong alcohol scent has cooked off, about 15 min, stirring occasionally.
• Stir cream in and let just heat through, about 1 minute. Stir in parmesan and basil.
• Add drained pasta to pot with sauce, toss to coat, while thinning sauce with a little pasta water as needed. Serve with more parmesan

Kristin’s Vodka Sauce

• ½ cup pancetta (medium dice)
• ½ cup chopped onion or shallots (small dice)
• 2 cloves minced fresh garlic
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper (or to your preferred level of spice)
• ½ cup Vodka
• 1 28oz can whole, peeled plum tomato 
• 2/3 cup of Heavy Cream (at room temperature or slightly warmed) 
• Freshly grated parmesan cheese
• Cooked Pasta of choice (penne, rigatoni, cascatelli)

1. In large pan, heat to medium-high and add the pancetta.  Cook until browned but not burned.   Add the chopped onion / shallot and cook until translucent.   Add chopped garlic and crushed red pepper and cook for 1 minute – do not burn.  Add Vodka to the pan and allow to cook briefly.  Open plum tomato can and add to the pan.  Allow to cook and then break up the whole tomato with the side of a spoon.  You want it to be chunky.  Bring sauce to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes.  Add warm cream to the pan and cook until heated through – approx. 5 min.   Add Sauce to your cooked pasta and top with Parmesan.  Enjoy!