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Vodka Pasta Sauce

This quick and easy vodka pasta sauce is packed with flavor and ready in just 15 minutes! It's a simple way to spice up your next bowl of pasta. Yum!

Cook Time
mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 534 kcal
Course: Main Course , Condiments
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 2 shallots chopped
  • ⅓ cup vodka
  • 14 oz tomato sauce canned
  • 1 cup heavy cream or cooking cream
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • parmesan grated, to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook the pasta as directed on the package. Drain, but reserve 80 ml (⅓ cup) of cooking water. Set pasta and cooking water aside.
  2. Heat oil to medium heat in a large pan. Sauté garlic and shallots in oiled pan for 1 to 2 minutes. Deglaze and flambé with vodka, then let reduce 2–3 minutes.
  3. Add the tomato sauce to the garlic and shallots. Let reduce a few minutes, then add the cream and oil.
  4. Salt and pepper to taste. Add the pasta and mix well with the sauce.
  5. Divide in plates, sprinkle with parmesan cheese, and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 534kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 63g (21%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 54mg (18%) Sodium 368mg (15%) Potassium 451mg (13%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 870IU (17%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 534

% Daily Value*

Calories 534kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 63g 21%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 368mg 15%
Potassium 451mg 10%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 870IU 17%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 56mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.