Tomato Vodka Sauce

Tomato Vodka Sauce

110 Reviews

“This is a delicious and creamy sauce that can be served over penne pasta.” - by Denise H. Shaffer

Ingredients

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt better with oil; add onion and saute for 8 minutes or until transparent.
  2. Add tomatoes and cook for 25 minutes or until almost no liquid remains in skillet; stir frequently.
  3. Increase heat and add cream, vodka and red pepper flakes; boil for 2 minutes or until thickened to sauce consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  5. Bring sauce to a simmer and pour over pasta; toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; serve.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

  • Calories
  • 764 cal
  • 38%
  • Fat
  • 31.7 g
  • 49%
  • Carbs
  • 93.5 g
  • 30%
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Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (110)

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IstyMae
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IstyMae

"YUM!! This turned out amazing!! I was trying to match Maggiano's Tomato Vodka sauce that they serve on their gnocchi, so I made the following changes. I added 3 tablespoons of jarred minced garlic wit..." See moreh the onions, used italian diced tomatoes, doubled the red pepper flakes and finished it off with 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil. Served this over the "quick gnocchi" from this site. Absolutely amazing!"

Mommy of Five
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Mommy of Five

"This was an awesome recipe. I didn't think it would go over too well with my husband who is absolutely sick of pasta, but he LOVED it! I added 1/4 cup more heavy cream and 1/8 cup more vodka because..." See more we like saucy pasta. In addition, I always make pasta with garlic, weather it calls for it or not, so I added one clove of minced garlic to this recipe, as well as doubled the parmesan cheese (you can never have too much cheese!). I am definately making this dish again. Thanks Denise for the recipe."

LaDiana
31

LaDiana

"I prepared this recipe for Christmas Day. It went over very well. The 2nd. time I made it though, I added the vodka once my onions were soft & found it better & not so strong. It's definitly a keep..." See moreer!"

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