Ingredients for Tyler's Mom's Vodka Sauce
- 2 pounds plum tomatoes, chopped (or 28 ounces canned plum tomatoes, undrained)
- Onion
- Garlic Cloves
- Tomato Sauce
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or more, to desired consistency)
- 1/2 cup (or more) fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pecorino Romano Cheese
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How to Make Tyler's Mom's Vodka Sauce
- Chop the onion and sauté in olive oil over medium heat until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the chopped plum tomatoes (or canned tomatoes), salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the tomatoes have softened and released their juices.
- Stir in the vodka and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the canned tomato sauce and bring to a simmer. Cook for another 5-10 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cook until the sauce reaches your desired thickness (about 2-5 minutes).
- Stir in the chopped fresh basil.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions.
- Serve the vodka sauce over the pasta.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
24 g
Sugar
30g
Fat
36g
Carbs
3g
