Quick and Easy Vodka Pasta Sauce
A rich and creamy vodka sauce perfect for any pasta dish, ready in just 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Cooked pasta of your choice
Instructions
- Sauté the garlic in a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat until fragrant.
- Combine the crushed tomatoes and vodka, stirring to mix well.
- Simmer the mixture for about 5 minutes to meld the flavors, then add the heavy cream and red pepper flakes if using.
- Thicken the sauce by cooking for an additional 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss with your cooked pasta and serve garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, swap heavy cream for a plant-based alternative. This sauce can be customized with additional ingredients like mushrooms or spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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