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Homemade Vodka Sauce
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 207 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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Notes
- Optional: Use an immersion blender to blend the sauce until it reaches your desired consistency.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.