Vodka Sauce Recipe

Vodka Sauce

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Tomato Puree 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 8
Calories 121 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Food Processor or Blender
  • Measure Cups

Ingredients
  

  • 6-8 Medium/Large Tomatos You can also subsitute with a 28 oz can of peeled tomatos.
  • 1 Medium Onion
  • 4 Cloves Garlic
  • cup Vodka
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • t tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Dried Basil Or ¼ fresh chopped basil
  • Black Pepper
  • Parmesan Cheese

Cream Mixture - Can also use heavy cream

  • 1 c Milk
  • 1 tbsp Flour
  • 1 tbsp Butter

Instructions
 

Cream Mixture

    Tomato Purée (If using canned tomatoes - skip this step)

    • Bring a pot of water to a boil
    • Wash the tomatoes and cut a shallow x onto the bottom of the tomato (this will make it easier to peel the skin).
    • Add the tomatoes to the boiling water for 60-90 seconds - until you see the skin start to peel back.
    • Fill a bowl with water and ice to place the tomatoes to let them cool down. Remove and peel back the skin.
    • Halve the tomatoes and remove any additional water and seeds.
    • Cook the tomatoes in a pot of water on medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain.
      Heated Blender Instructions (optional): You can also use a pampered chef blender, or other heated blender, and place the tomatoes on the puree setting - it will do the work for you!
    • Blend the tomatoes in a blender or food processor. (ignore if using the heated blender).

    Sauce

    • In your pan or pot, add onions and tomatoes - cook until soft on medium heat (3-4 minutes).
    • Slightly reduce the heat and add tomatoes (or tomato puree) and vodka and cook another 5 minutes while stirring occassionally.
    • Stir in tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, and black pepper.
    • Reduce to low heat, partially cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes while stirring occassional.
    • Blend in a food processor or food blender (I recommend a quality blender)
    • Transfer the sauce back to a pot and prepare the cream mixture

    Cream Mixture

    • Add milk, flour, and butter to a pot on medium heat.
    • Stir until a thick consistancy

    Finishing the Sauce

    • Add ½ cup of the cream mixture and stir. Continue adding until the sauce is your desired consistance.
    • Cook an additional 3-4 minutes. Add desired amount of parmesan cheese.
    • Serve with pasta or another dish and enjoy!
    Keyword Sauce