Creamy Vodka Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
727 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Creamy Vodka Sauce Recipe
Description
The recipe begins by sautéing pancetta and diced onion in a butter and olive oil mix, infusing the dish with savory flavors. Garlic is added for aroma before deglazing with vodka and combining with diced tomatoes to simmer gently. This process reduces the sauce and concentrates its flavor over about ten minutes. Incorporating heavy cream, basil, salt, and pepper at the end enriches the texture and adds fresh, herbal brightness.
Once tossed with cooked al dente pasta, the sauce clings well, coating each strand with its creamy tomato essence. It serves well immediately for a balanced main course, pairing well with simple green salads or grated cheese toppings, though those are not specified here.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter unsalted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion , diced
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 cup pancetta , prosciutto or ham
- 1-2 cups vodka
- 56 ounces diced tomatoes petite
- 3/4 - 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup basil hand torn
- 1/2 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 pound pasta al dente, cooked
Instructions
- In a large skillet, stir together the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the pancetta and onion, sauteing for 2-4 minutes. Add the garlic sauteing for another 3 minutes.
- After the onion and garlic have softened, stir in the vodka and crushed tomatoes, bringing to a low a simmer. Allow the sauce to reduce and thicken, approximately 10 minutes.
- Stir in the cream, basil, salt and pepper until combined. Toss with hot, cooked pasta, allowing to heat for 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately.
- If you tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 727 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 727kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 623mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 752mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1668IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 122mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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