Vodka Sauce Recipe

• portions: 8 servings
• temps actif: 15 minutes
• temps total: 55 minutes

Ingrédients

3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium sweet onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes

28 oz. can whole peeled tomatoes

1/3 cup vodka

1 Tbsp. tomato paste

1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar

1 tsp. kosher salt

1/4 cup fresh chopped basil

1/2 – 3/4 cup half and half

2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

16 oz. penne pasta

Fresh black pepper, to taste

Instructions

In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat; add onions and garlic and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Add red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute.

Stir in tomatoes and vodka and continue cooking the mixture for 5-7 minutes until slightly reduced, stirring occasionally.

Then stir in the tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper to taste. Reduce heat to low and simmer partially covered for 20 minutes until reduced by half, stirring occasionally.

In the meantime, cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

Transfer tomato mixture to a food processor or blender, add basil, and purée until smooth. Return sauce to the pan and stir in half and half. You want creamy and slightly sweet consistency. Start with 1/2 cup of half and half, taste, and add more if needed. Cook until warmed through, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in parmesan cheese and then the cooked pasta. Toss to combine.

Serve immediately with additional sprinkle of cheese and basil, if desired.

Nutrition

• Taille de Portion: 1/2 cup sauce + 1 1/4 cu
• Calories: 316
• Lipides Totaux: 9.1 g
• Lipides Saturés: 2.3 g
• Acides Gras Trans: 0.1 g
• Cholestérol: 6.2 mg
• Sodium: 609.7 mg
• Glucides Totaux: 53 g
• Fibres Diététiques: 6.9 g
• Sucres Totaux: 8.2 g
• Protéines: 10.3 g