Tomato Vodka Cream Sauce
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
A classic tomato vodka sauce is a great and simple way to dress up a bowl of spaghetti. It's a super quick fix and has a little more kick than regular marinara sauce.
Course:
Sauces
Cuisine:
Italian
Keyword:
Vegetarian, Pasta Sauce, Creamy Pasta, Quick and Easy
Servings: 4
Calories: 331 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup finely diced onion about ½ onion
- 2 cloves garlic smashed and peeled
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 (28-ounce can) of tomatoes, crushed
- ⅓ cup vodka
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ to ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional
- fresh basil
Instructions
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Pre-heat a large skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the oil and butter and sauté the onion and smashed garlic cloves for a couple of minutes, until the onion starts to soften. Season with salt and crushed red pepper flakes.
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Add the crushed tomatoes and vodka and simmer for about 10 minutes.
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Add the heavy cream and simmer for another 5 to 6 minutes. If using, stir in the Parmesan cheese.
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Serve sauce over pasta or grilled chicken breast and garnish with the fresh basil.
Nutrition Facts
Tomato Vodka Cream Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 331
Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 12g60%
Cholesterol 61mg20%
Sodium 664mg28%
Potassium 633mg18%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 1130IU23%
Vitamin C 20mg24%
Calcium 163mg16%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.