Vodka Sauce
Vodka sauce is a delicious creamy tomato based sauce made wtih onions, garlic, parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and a splash of vodka. Serve it on top of your favorite cooked noodle!
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 20 minutes
Fat 28
Carbs 19
Protein 7
Yield 4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ small yellow onion minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper optional
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- ¼ cup vodka
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan
- 8 oz. cooked noodles
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium/high heat. Add the olive oil. When the oil is fragrant, add the yellow onion and garlic to the pan and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon of salt. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Next, whisk in the tomato paste and crushed red pepper. Allow to cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the vodka and allow to cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat and whisk in the heavy cream and butter.
- Turn the heat off and whisk in the parmesan.
- Serve the vodka sauce with your favorite pasta.
Tips & Notes
- Serve this vodka sauce with 8-oz. of any pasta.
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Nutrition Facts
Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 28g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g