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Vodka Sauce – Healthyish Foods

Vodka Sauce

This homemade pink vodka sauce recipe is perfect any night of the week. Made from simple, comforting ingredients, this vodka sauce is guaranteed to be a family favorite.
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Ingredients

  • 8-10 ounces pasta, al dente
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ - ¾ cup shallots, diced small
  • 4 cloves garlic, left whole
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • ¼ cup vodka
  • 1 cup pasta water
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes, canned with juice
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • red pepper flakes, to taste, but optional
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, as garnish

Equipment

  • 1 pasta pot
  • 1 saute pan

Instructions 

  • Boil a pot of water and cook the pasta al dente. Reserve one cup of water and drain off the remaining water. Drizzle the pasta with olive oil. Set aside.
  • In a large sauté pan, add the olive oil, shallots and garlic cloves. Saute until the onions are translucent and fragrant, add the tomato paste. Stir well. Next, deglaze the pan with vodka. Be careful as it can create a flame.
  • Once the vodka begins to reduce, add the canned crushed tomato, water, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Stir well and simmer for a bit then remove the garlic cloves.
  • Next, add the heavy cream and grated parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese is fully melted. Add the cooked pasta and toss everything together.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 197kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 18mg, Sodium: 480mg, Potassium: 528mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 854IU, Vitamin C: 15mg, Calcium: 96mg, Iron: 2mg