How to Make Tomato-Cream (Vodka) Sauce for Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing says comfort food quite like a big bowl of pasta smothered in a rich and creamy sauce. And when that sauce is spiked with a splash of vodka, well, you know you are in for something truly special. If you are looking for a delicious and easy recipe to whip up for a cozy weeknight dinner, look no further than this Tomato-Cream (Vodka) Sauce for Pasta.

This sauce is the perfect combination of tangy tomato, luscious cream, and a touch of vodka for an added depth of flavor. It's incredi...

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Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • ¾ clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons vodka
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • ¼ cup butter, melted

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute; add vodka, bring to a simmer, and cook until mostly evaporated, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir tomatoes, basil, sugar, oregano, salt, and pepper with the garlic and vodka in the saucepan; bring to a boil and cook until most of the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat.
  • Stir milk and butter together in a bowl until smooth; pour into tomato sauce and stir until the color is even.
  • Place saucepan over medium-low heat, bring sauce to a simmer, and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    97 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 198mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 36mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 88mg