Best Tomato Vodka Sauce Recipes

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TOMATO VODKA SAUCE



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This is a delicious and creamy sauce that can be served over penne pasta.

Provided by Denise H. Shaffer

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can canned peeled and diced tomatoes
1 cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup vodka
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste
1 pound penne pasta
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt better with oil; add onion and saute for 8 minutes or until transparent.
  • Add tomatoes and cook for 25 minutes or until almost no liquid remains in skillet; stir frequently.
  • Increase heat and add cream, vodka and red pepper flakes; boil for 2 minutes or until thickened to sauce consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Bring sauce to a simmer and pour over pasta; toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 763.9 calories, Carbohydrate 93.5 g, Cholesterol 91.3 mg, Fat 31.7 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 396.2 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

TOMATO-CREAM (VODKA) SAUCE FOR PASTA



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Creamy red sauce seasoned Italian-style with garlic, basil, and oregano.

Provided by pearlygrl

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 teaspoons olive oil
¾ clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vodka
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
¼ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅓ cup milk
¼ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute; add vodka, bring to a simmer, and cook until mostly evaporated, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir tomatoes, basil, sugar, oregano, salt, and pepper with the garlic and vodka in the saucepan; bring to a boil and cook until most of the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat.
  • Stir milk and butter together in a bowl until smooth; pour into tomato sauce and stir until the color is even.
  • Place saucepan over medium-low heat, bring sauce to a simmer, and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 197.6 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

PENNE WITH SPICY VODKA TOMATO CREAM SAUCE



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I found this on another website, but haven't had a chance to try it yet. Hearty Italian sausage sauteed with garlic and red pepper flakes are simmered with tomatoes and cooked with vodka and cream to make a rich, spicy sauce. Toss with penne and fresh parsley to serve.

Provided by Crafty Lady 13

Categories     Penne

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb uncooked penne pasta
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vodka
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2-1 lb sweet Italian sausage

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente, drain.
  • In large skillet, heat oil over moderate heat. Add sausage, breaking up the meat, until brown. Add garlic and red pepper and cook, stirring until garlic is golden brown.
  • Add tomatoes and salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Add vodka and cream and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and add pasta, toss for 1 minute. Stir in fresh parsley and serve,.

CREAMY TOMATO-VODKA SAUCE



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Be adventuresome with a classic Italian pasta sauce made with organic tomatoes, onions, garlic and a touch of vodka and whipping cream.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped (1/3 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic crushed tomatoes with basil, undrained
1/2 cup vodka
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea salt)
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until crisp-tender.
  • Stir in tomatoes, vodka, sugar, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in whipping cream. Heat just until hot.
  • Serve over cooked pasta as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

LOBSTER RAVIOLI WITH A LIGHT TOMATO VODKA SAUCE



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This sauce is a modification of a pink vodka sauce that I made to go with the lobster ravioli for my family's Christmas Eve Dinner. I find that in alot of restaurants, the vodka sauce is quite a heavy and creamy. This is my creation to try and keep the sauce a little lighter, as well as compliment the lobster ravioli. I realize that lobster ravioli, at least for me, is quite a decadent treat. Please feel free to use this sauce for any pasta, as it goes quite well with them all.

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 dozen lobster ravioli, frozen
2 (28 ounce) cans Italian plum tomatoes, with their liquid (preferably San Marzano)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
10 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed (don't worry, it tastes great!)
hot red pepper flakes, to taste
1/3 cup vodka
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
3/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated, to garnish
chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring salted pasta water to a boil in a large stock pot over high heat.
  • For the sauce: Pour the tomatoes and their liquid into a food processor, and pulse until tomatoes are finely chopped.
  • Or finely chop the tomatoes by hand if no food processor is available.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the crushed garlic cloves to the hot oil to coat the garlic cloves.
  • Cook until garlic is lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
  • Next, carefully add the finely chopped tomatoes.
  • Bring tomatoes to a boil and add salt to taste, and crushed red pepper.
  • (don't be shy here, a little heat is nice!) Let the tomato mixture cook about 2 minutes more, then add the vodka.
  • Lower the heat and simmer the sauce for about 6 minutes, or until the pasta is finished cooking, then add the cream.
  • Stir in the fresh basil.
  • Cook the lobster ravioli, (or pasta of your choice) in the boiling salted water until al dente.
  • If your choose, remove the garlic cloves from the sauce.
  • Drain pasta and mix in a serving bowl with 3/4 of the sauce.
  • Note: I find that I have a portion of the sauce leftover when I make 3 dozen ravioli.
  • Please sauce your pasta of choice to taste, and enjoy the leftovers!
  • Pasta may be topped with grated cheese and chopped parsley before serving.
  • Enjoy!

FRESH TOMATO VODKA SAUCE



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Yield 1 lb. pasta

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 small onion (chopped)
1 large clove garlic (crushed)
3 cups tomatoes (coarsely chopped)
1 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 tsp. oregano
1 tbsp. chopped basil leaves
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup parsley
1/2 cup parmesan
3 tbsp. vodka

Steps:

  • 1. Cook onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until translucent. 2. Add tomatoes, red pepper, and oregano and bring to a boil. 3. Reduce heat to low, simmer 5 minutes. 4. Stir in cream, parsley, vodka, salt to taste, and half of cheese. Heat through.

CHICKEN THIGHS WITH TOMATO-VODKA SAUCE



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I originally invented this scrumptious dish to celebrate a friend's 21st birthday, and it has since become a quick and easy family favorite. -Karen Kuebler, Dallas, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 pound)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup vodka
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
4 lime wedges
1 tablespoon chopped celery leaves
Hot pepper sauce and celery salt, optional

Steps:

  • Pound chicken thighs slightly with a meat mallet to uniform thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat; brown chicken on both sides. Remove and keep warm., In same pan, add celery; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Return chicken to pan. Add tomatoes, vodka, lime zest, lime juice and Worcestershire sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 4-5 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°. Serve with lime wedges, celery leaves and, if desired, hot pepper sauce and celery salt.

Nutrition Facts :

SHRIMP RAVIOLI WITH A TOMATO VODKA CREAM SAUCE



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I have been making these for years - ever since I moved to FL where shrimp is so affordable. They are light and creamy. Wonton wrappers make this easy to make and the creamy sauce is a quick 10 minutes on the stove. I often make these ahead and freeze ... then when I need them, just pop them in some boiling water, heat up my sauce, and dinner is ready. Serve with a traditional crisp salad (I happen to like a grilled romaine salad) and then of course some crusty garlic bread. A nice twist to the traditional cheese or beef ravioli.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 40 wontons, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 (10 ounce) package wonton wrappers (you want approximately 40-48 wrappers)
1 lb large shrimp (cooked and diced fine)
1/2 lb ricotta cheese (1 cup, if you like it a bit creamier, you can add more ricotta)
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
3 eggs (medium sized, or 2 large or extra large eggs)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped fine
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
salt
pepper
1 tablespoon butter (to saute the shrimp)
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (I happen to like San Marzano, or any good quality crushed or pureed tomatoes)
2/3 cup vodka
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 small onion, fine chopped
3 tablespoons roasted red peppers, fine chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup fresh parsley, fine chopped
3 tablespoons butter
salt
pepper
basil, chopped
parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Sauce -- Make the sauce first and set to the side. In a medium size pot, add the butter and melt on medium heat, then add in the onion, garlic, roasted red pepper and red pepper flakes and cook until the onions are tender and translucent. Should take about 5 minutes. Then add in the vodka and cook another minute, followed by the tomatoes, heavy cream, parsley, salt and pepper to taste. Just simmer for another five minutes and it is done. This can be done in advance and just heated up, or made at the time you plan to serve the ravioli. It freezes well and will stay 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
  • Shrimp Filling -- Now I like to get my shrimp steamed right at the grocery store to save time. You can also buy pre-cooked shrimp, which I don't like as much, but they certainly will work for this dish just fine.
  • The shrimp needs to be very fine chopped which you can do by hand, or if you are me, I just add it to my food processor to get a coarse chop which is so much easier.
  • Then add the shrimp to a large bowl with the ricotta, parmesan, eggs, garlic, parsley, nutmeg, salt and pepper and mix well.
  • Ravioli -- Lay out the ravioli and put a small spoon of the filling on top of each ravioli in the center. With you finger or a small brush, brush the edges of the wonton with a little water and then top with the second wonton, and press the sides together and around the center filling so there is no air and the wonton and it is sealed tight. Lay them all out of a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper to dry slightly. Now they are ready for cooking. If you want, rather than making a square ravioli, you can easily put the filling on the bottom ravioli and fold over corner to corner to make a triangle. This method will work just as well and will give you about 40 plus triangle shaped ravioli. Either way works just as good as the other.
  • Cook them right away, or you can freeze them right on the sheet and bag them up and freeze for later. NOTE: If you have any left over filling, add some onions, peppers and make a quesadilla or a grilled shrimp sandwich.
  • Cook -- In a pot of salted medium boiling water, add the ravioli and cook 3-4 minutes. When they float, they are done. Remember the filling is already cooked, so you are just heating them through. They don't take long.
  • Serve -- Just top the ravioli with your sauce, some fresh basil and grated parmesan cheese. And ENJOY!
  • Don't forget the salad and crusty garlic bread!

PASTA WITH SPICY, CREAMY VODKA TOMATO SAUCE



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Make and share this pasta with spicy, creamy vodka tomato sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by stephanie

Categories     European

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 lb pasta
2 tablespoons vodka
1/2 cup 35% cream
1/4 cup fresh parsley
2 Italian sausages

Steps:

  • In a pan, heat the oil.
  • Put the sausages in the pan.
  • Cook and tear it to little pieces.
  • Add garlic, chili until garlic is golden.
  • Add the tomatoes and salt and bring to a boil.
  • Put the heat to medium and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Cook the pasta.
  • Add the vodka to the sauce and the cream.
  • Bring it to a boil and add the drained pasta.
  • Add the parsley and serve.

VODKA BASIL TOMATO SAUCE



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Make and share this Vodka Basil Tomato Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TaterBug

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1 large onion
4 garlic cloves
6 large fresh basil leaves
1 cup half-and-half
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 1/3 cups vodka
1/2 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Sautee diced onions and garlic in butter on medium heat for 7 minutes. Add vodka and bring to boil then reduce to simmer and cook for 10 minutes on low.
  • Add tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and half and half then allow to simmer for another 10 minutes on low to low medium heat.
  • Finish sauce by adding chopped fresh basil and salt and pepper to taste.
  • This sauce goes well with seafood, pasta, and chicken.

PASTA ALLA CHECCA WITH TOMATO SEPENTINI & VODKA & PINK PEPPERCORN SAUCE



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Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 cup olive oil
salt
2 Tbs grated parmesan cheese
1 lb tomato serpentini

Steps:

  • combine garlic, basic, and olive oil in non-metal bowl stil in salt to taste cover with plastic wrap allow to sit at room temp for at least 2 hours, up to 10 hours cook pasta in large pat of boiling salted water to al dente drain pour uncooked sauce over hot pasta and toss add parmesan cheese to taste

PENNE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO VODKA SAUCE



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Make and share this Penne With Sun-Dried Tomato Vodka Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mama smurf

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup vodka
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped fine
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, rinsed, patted dry and minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4-1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 lb penne or 1 lb fusilli

Steps:

  • Bring 4 quarts water to boil in a large pot. Meanwhile, process half of tomatoes in food processor until smooth. Transfer to bowl. Stir in vodka and remaining tomatoes.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion and sun-dried tomatoes and cook until onion is softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, red pepper flakes and italian seasoning and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomato-vodka mixture and 1/2 teaspoon salt and simmer until slightly thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add cream and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.
  • Meanwhile, add 1 tablespoon salt and pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, drain pasta, and return to pot. Add sauce and toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.

STUFFED SHELLS WITH VODKA-TOMATO CREAM SAUCE



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Make and share this Stuffed Shells With Vodka-Tomato Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Oven

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

salt
1 (12 ounce) box jumbo pasta shells
16 ounces ricotta cheese (whole-milk or part-skim)
1 1/2 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup)
1 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 garlic clove (minced to a paste or pressed through a garlic press)
ground black pepper
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup vodka
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup minced fresh basil leaf
1/2 ounce parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Adjust an oven rack to the middle position; preheat to 400°.
  • Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a Dutch oven over high heat.
  • Stir in 1 tablespoon salt and the shells; cook, stirring occasionally, until almost al dente.
  • Drain the shells and spread out on a rimmed baking sheet to cool.
  • Using a dinner fork, pry apart any shells that have clung together, discarding any that are badly torn (you should have 30-33 good shells).
  • Filling-mix the ricotta, mozzarella, peas, mint, egg, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together in a bowl.
  • Spoon a tablespoon of the filling into each shell and arrange them, seam-side down, into a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
  • Cover the filled shells loosely with damp paper towels and set aside.
  • Sauce-puree the canned tomatoes with their juice in a food processor fitted with the steel blade until smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Heat the oil and garlic in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until fragrant but not browned, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the pureed tomatoes, red pepper flakes, vodka, cream, and sugar; bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until the flavors have melded and the sauce has thickened, 10-12 minutes.
  • Off the heat, season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Discard the paper towels covering the filled shells and pour the tomato sauce over the top.
  • Tilt the dish to distribute the sauce evenly and make sure each shell is covered with sauce (spoon over each shell if necessary).
  • Cover with foil and bake until the sauce is bubbling around the edges and the ricotta filling is hot, about 30 minutes.
  • Cool for 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with basil and Parmesan before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477.9, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 99.9, Sodium 156.7, Carbohydrate 41.7, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 5.1, Protein 17.4

PENNE WITH SPICY VODKA TOMATO CREAM SAUCE



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Categories     Pasta

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 lb. penne pasta, cooked
2 tablespoons vodka
1/2 cup heaving whipping cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
2 links sweet Italian sausage

Steps:

  • In large skillet, heat oil over moderate heat. Remove casing from sausage and add to skillet. Cook, breaking up the meat, until brown. Add garlic and red pepper and cook until garlic is golden brown. Add tomatoes and salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Add vodka and cream and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and add pasta, toss until combined. Stir in parsley and serve.

TOMATO VODKA CREAM SAUCE



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This is a great recipe for a busy night. It takes minutes to prepare and most people already have the ingredients on hand. I served this sauce with homemade spinach mushroom ravioli and used the leftovers for cannelloni the next night. It would be great served on any pasta.

Provided by Veggie Girl.

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 cup 2% evaporated milk
2 tablespoons freeze dried basil (or 1 tsp dried)
1 teaspoon freeze dried oregano (or 1/4 tsp dried)
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons vodka

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil over medium heat and add garlic. Cook for 2 minutes until softened, do not brown. Add tomatoes, milk, and seasonings and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove lid and add vodka and simmer for another 10 minutes, letting the sauce thicken slightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.7, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 426.4, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 7.3, Protein 1.9

MARGHERITA PIZZA WITH VODKA TOMATO SAUCE



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Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
1/4 cup vodka
1/4 cup heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (1 pound) fresh pizza dough
Olive oil
10 ounces low-moisture mozzarella, sliced 1/2-inch thick
10 to 20 small basil leaves

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 425 degrees F and arrange and a rack in the middle.
  • Heat tomatoes, vodka, and cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until bubbling and vodka smell is cooked off, about 15 minutes. Season, as desired, with salt and freshly ground black pepper and set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile roll pizza dough to a 12-inch round. Drizzle olive oil on a baking sheet to coat and place dough on top. Pierce the dough in several places to prevent it from bubbling up unevenly. Spread sauce evenly over the dough. Evenly distribute mozzarella across pizza and scatter whole basil on top. Drizzle with oil and bake until cheese is melted, and underside of dough is golden brown, about 20 minutes.

CAN OF TOMATO PASTE VODKA SAUCE



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The only tomato product you'll need for this classic dish is a can of tomato paste, resulting in a creamy, tangy sauce that's easy enough for a family meal and impressive enough for a special occasion-plus no annoying tomato paste leftovers. While you'll typically see vodka sauce served with penne, we find it positively magical on any tubular pasta (it coats the inside and outside of the noodle), resulting in the perfect sauce-to-pasta ratio in each bite.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
12 ounces short tubular pasta, such as rigatoni, penne, ziti or cavatappi
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 small shallots, finely diced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 cloves garlic, minced
One 6-ounce can tomato paste
1/4 cup vodka
2/3 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Thinly sliced fresh basil, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat; season the water generously with salt. Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 8 to 12 minutes (depending on the pasta shape). Reserve 1 cup of cooking water in a liquid measuring cup, then drain the pasta.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in another large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the crushed red pepper flakes, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic has softened, 1 to 2 minutes more. Add the tomato paste and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomato paste has turned a deep brick red and is starting to caramelize on the bottom and sides of the pot, about 6 minutes. Pour in the vodka and scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the pot, then cook until the vodka is almost completely absorbed and the alcohol has cooked off, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium low, then stir in the heavy cream and 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water until smooth and combined.
  • Add the cooked pasta, Parmesan and butter to the sauce and stir to evenly combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt. Adjust the consistency of the sauce, adding 1 tablespoon of cooking water at a time, until it nicely coats the pasta (it should be creamy, glossy and saucy). Serve in shallow bowls with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan and thinly sliced fresh basil.

PENNE WITH SPICY VODKA TOMATO CREAM SAUCE



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A nice change from your typical tomato sauce! If you're worried about the alcohol, don't be! It cooks off and cannot be tasted. It simply helps to enhance the flavors.

Provided by Star Pooley

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound uncooked penne pasta
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
¾ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vodka
½ cup heavy whipping cream
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 (3.5 ounce) links sweet Italian sausage

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In large skillet, heat oil over moderate heat. Remove casing from sausage and add to skillet. Cook, breaking up the meat, until brown. Add garlic and red pepper and cook, stirring until garlic is golden brown.
  • Add tomatoes and salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Add vodka and cream and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and add pasta, toss for 1 minute. Stir in fresh parsley and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.9 calories, Carbohydrate 52.7 g, Cholesterol 29.3 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 544.4 mg, Sugar 1 g

RIGATONI WITH VODKA-TOMATO SAUCE



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Make and share this Rigatoni With Vodka-Tomato Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup shallot, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup vodka
3/4 cup whipping cream
3/4 cup tomato sauce
8 ounces rigatoni pasta
4 ounces prosciutto, chopped
2/3 cup asiago cheese (about 2 ounces)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add shallots and crushed red pepper.
  • Saute until shallots are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add vodka and ignite with long match.
  • Simmer until flames subside, shaking pan occasionally, about 2 minutes.
  • Increase heat to high, add cream and boil until mixture thickens, about 3 minutes.
  • Add tomato sauce; boil until sauce thickens and coats back of spoon, about 2 minutes.
  • (Can be made 1 day ahead; chill).
  • Cook pasta in pot of boiling water until tender but still firm to bite.
  • Drain; reserve 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
  • Bring sauce to simmer.
  • Add pasta, prosciutto, 1/3 cup cheese, parsley, and basil to skillet and toss to coat.
  • Add reserved pasta cooking liquid if mixture is too dry.
  • Season to taste with pepper.
  • Transfer to large bowl.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1082.8, Fat 51.9, SaturatedFat 23.8, Cholesterol 218, Sodium 552, Carbohydrate 104.4, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 6.2, Protein 21.4

TOMATO ROSE SAUCE WITH CITRUS VODKA VEGETARIAN / VEGAN!



Tomato Rose Sauce With Citrus Vodka Vegetarian / Vegan! image

I love to experiment with the ingredients I have on hand. This recipe, which uses citrus vodka and coconut milk in place of cream was a big hit with my husband and I don't want to forget it. Very easy, adaptable and just so happens to be vegan- throw in other veggies or spices you have on hand.

Provided by LadyPoe

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced AND or 2 garlic scapes, roughly chopped
0.5 (398 ml) can artichoke hearts, chopped
1 dash of oregano and cayenne pepper
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (398 ml) can coconut milk
1 -2 ounce citrus-infused vodka, regular would work too
1 bunch fresh basil, roughly chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Saute garlic and onion in olive oil over medium heat until soft and slightly golden.
  • Add artichoke hearts and saute for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste and stir often to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes until well incorporated.
  • Add oregano and cayenne pepper to taste.
  • Pour in coconut milk. Allow to return to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium low.
  • Simmer for 5-10 minutes until sauce begins to thicken.
  • Add vodka and basil, mix in well and simmer for another 5 minutes.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve over your favorite pasta. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.9, Fat 33.7, SaturatedFat 26.2, Sodium 498.8, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 7, Sugar 9, Protein 7.1

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