Vodka Sauce

SERVES: 4

COOK TIME: 12 Min

Creamy Vodka Sauce is one of the best pasta sauces we've ever tasted. It's very rich, so serve it with a light salad for balance.

What You'll Need

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup minced onion
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup vodka

What to Do

In a large skillet, heat the oil and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted. Add the onion and sauté until tender but not browned, about 2 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the vodka and continue cooking for 5 minutes or until the vodka evaporates slightly and the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
Serve immediately over hot cooked pasta and top with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired, or store in a covered container in the refrigerator until ready to reheat and serve.

Serves 4 to 5, enough for 12 ounces of pasta.

Notes

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cuzn y

Jun 16, 2019

Awesome! I added a little bit of crushed red pepper flakes for a little kick! Delish!

inthegarden

Jan 25, 2019

My bad I just realized that it says 1 cup of crushed tomatoes and not one can, so obviously the size doesn't matter Lol

inthegarden

Jan 25, 2019

I love vodka cream sauce. Is the can of crushed tomatoes 28oz or another size?

cuzn y

Jan 14, 2018

Best vodka sauce ever!!!!!

Test Kitchen Team

Jan 16, 2018

We're so glad you liked it!

deniseerica

May 14, 2014

Use the heavy cream. . . Had company for dinner and thought I could reduce fat and use half & half . . A mistake. . . This sauce is wonderful with heavy cream!! I also added two cloves of garlic.

cookster32643

Nov 16, 2013

Can I use milk instead of heavy cream to cut down on calories?