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.
Ingredients
- 8-10 ounces pasta, al dente
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup shallots, diced small
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced, about 3-4 cloves
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ¼ cup vodka
- 15 ounces tomato sauce, canned
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Italian parsley
Equipment
- pasta pot
- saute pan
Instructions
- Boil a pot of water and cook the pasta al dente.
- Drain off the water and drizzle the pasta with olive oil. Set aside.
- In a large sauté pan, add the butter, olive oil, shallots and garlic.
- Once the onions are translucent and lightly browned, add the tomato paste. Stir well.
- Next, deglaze the pan with vodka.
- Once the vodka reduces, add the canned tomato sauce, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
- Next, add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese is fully melted.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss everything together.
- Top with more red pepper flakes, crushed black pepper, fresh parsley or basil.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 259kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 45mg, Sodium: 1300mg, Potassium: 590mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 1406IU, Vitamin C: 15mg, Calcium: 112mg, Iron: 2mg