Homemade Vodka Sauce

Name: Homemade Vodka Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup diced white or yellow onion; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 1 (28 ounce can) crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup vodka; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
8
Calories
207 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion

Homemade Vodka Sauce

Xenia Nelson

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Our creamy vodka sauce is perfect for pasta, pizza, grilled veggies, and more. It's ready in just 30 minutes, can be frozen for later, and we even have vodka substitutes for those wanting an alternative.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced white or yellow onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 (28 ounce can) crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup vodka
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt to taste
1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 cup diced white or yellow onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onion is soft and translucent.
Add 2 teaspoons minced garlic and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, until the garlic is fragrant.
Add 1 tablespoon dried basil 1 (28 ounce can) crushed tomatoes, and 1/2 cup vodka stirring well to combine. Simmer the sauce for about 10 minutes until the sauce has reduced and thickened slightly.
Stir in 1 cup heavy cream, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Simmer the sauce for an additional 5 minutes.
Stir in 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese and simmer the sauce for another 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Optional: Use an immersion blender to blend the sauce until it reaches your desired consistency.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 207kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 488mg (20%) Potassium 374mg (11%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 720IU (14%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 99mg (10%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 207 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	207kcal	10%
Carbohydrates	11g	4%
Protein	4g	8%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	4g	20%
Cholesterol	36mg	12%
Sodium	488mg	20%
Potassium	374mg	8%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	720IU	14%
Vitamin C	11mg	12%
Calcium	99mg	10%
Iron	2mg	11%