Ingredients for Vodka Cream Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Tomato Puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 cup vodka
- Fresh Basil
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How to Make Vodka Cream Sauce
- Mince 2 cloves of garlic. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add 1 (24-ounce) jar of tomato puree to the saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream, 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes (or more, to taste), and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Add 1/2 cup of vodka and 1/4 cup of chopped fresh basil to the sauce. Simmer for another 2 minutes, or until the basil is wilted and the sauce has reached your desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve the creamy vodka sauce over cooked penne pasta. Garnish with extra basil, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
16 g
Sugar
201g
Fat
294g
Carbs
39g