Creamy Vodka Sauce: Your New Pasta Obsession!
Vodka sauce: master this rich and creamy pasta sauce in under an hour. Perfect for a gourmet weeknight meal, incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
- 28 ounces canned whole tomatoes (with juices, 1 can)
- ½ small onion (finely diced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or butter)
- 4 ounces pancetta (chopped, or bacon ½-inch dice)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ⅓ cup vodka
- 14 ounces crushed tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (or romano cheese)
Instructions
- Using your hands, squish the whole tomatoes into a bowl to break them up (reserving the juices) and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, 3 minutes. Stir in the pancetta or bacon and continue cooking until some of the fat has rendered out, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook just until fragrant.
- Add the vodka and bring to a low boil, let boil uncovered for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the whole and crushed tomatoes (with any juices) and the pepper flakes. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the cream and simmer for an additional 9 to 11 minutes or until thickened.
- Remove from heat, and add the parmesan cheese and parsley. Stir, taste, and season with salt and pepper.
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.