Vodka Sauce
This Vodka Sauce comes together with a mix of fresh and pantry ingredients, simmered with a splash of vodka for a rich, creamy sauce that beats anything store-bought.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large sweet onion diced (about 1 ½ cups)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 28 ounces canned whole tomatoes
- 8 ounces canned tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ cup vodka
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup fresh basil leaves plus more for serving
- 3 tablespoons fresh grated parmesan plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pro tip: use a skillet with a lid.
- Once oil is heated, add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 7–10 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
- Add whole tomatoes and break up with the back of a wooden spoon. Pour in vodka and tomato paste, and season with salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil.
- Once sauce starts to boil, reduce heat to simmer. Add balsamic vinegar. Cover and continue to simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a blender, grate parmesan cheese and add fresh basil leaves.
- Once sauce has cooked and thickened, stir in the cream. Carefully pour sauce into the blender with cheese and basil, and blend until smooth.
- Return sauce to the skillet and toss with your favorite prepared pasta, or spoon over pasta and serve immediately.