Quick & Easy Vodka Sauce

Name: Quick & Easy Vodka Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 5 cloves Garlic (minced); 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional; more or less based on spice preference); 6 oz Tomato Paste; 1/3 cup Vodka; Salt & Pepper (to taste); 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes (I used 1 can of fire-roasted tomatoes); 1/4 tsp Granulated Sugar; 1 cup Heavy Cream; Basil, Parmesan Cheese (optional to serve)

5 steps

Prep:5minCook:15min

Vodka sauce is my favorite pasta sauce. I make multiple versions, but this one is quick and easy!

Updated at: Mon, 09 Dec 2024 07:29:20 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories395.9 kcal (20%)

Total Fat26.4 g (38%)

Carbs26 g (10%)

Sugars16 g (18%)

Protein8 g (16%)

Sodium634.4 mg (32%)

Fiber5.7 g (20%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 Tbspolive oil

5cloves garlic

minced

½ tspRed Pepper Flakes

optional, more or less based on spice preference

⅓ cupvodka

28 ozCrushed Tomatoes

I used 1 can of fire-roasted tomatoes

¼ tspgranulated sugar

Instructions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a high-rimmed pan or sauce pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.

Step 2

Add red pepper flakes if desired then mix in the tomato paste. Let the tomato paste darken in color for about 4-5 minutes.

Step 3

Pour in the vodka to deglaze the pan. Scrape any stuck bits off the bottom with a wooden spoon. Let the liquid cook off for a couple minutes.

Step 4

Pour in the can of crushed tomatoes then add the sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for a few minutes. Turn off the heat and pour in the heavy cream. Stir until completely combined.

Step 5

Serve with 1 lb of pasta and freshly grated parmesan cheese and fresh basil as desired.

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