Homemade Vodka Sauce

4.59 from 62 votes

Delicious and luxurious, this homemade vodka sauce is a must-have for any pasta dish. The cream makes it velvety and rich, and the tomato adds a bit of tartness.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword Basil, Garlic, Half And Half, Onion, Parmesan Cheese, Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Vodka, Vodka Sauce, Whole Peeled Tomatoes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 105kcal

Author Cooking With Fudge

Equipment

Knife
Cutting board
Large stock pot
Spoon

Ingredients

Avocado oil spray or any cooking spray of your choice
1 onion diced
4 cloves garlic minced
2 28 ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes
1 cup vodka
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
1/2 cup fresh basil chopped
1 cup half and half
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

In a large stock pot over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic in the avocado oil spray for about 3-4 minutes until soft.
Add the tomatoes and vodka and continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes.
Add the tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 20-25 minutes, making sure to stir occasionally.
Add the basil, half and half, and parmesan cheese and let it combine for about 2-3 minutes.
When done, use an immersion blender and blend until smooth if you prefer a smoother sauce. If you like your sauce to have chunks of tomatoes, serve as is.

Notes

This Homemade Vodka Sauce makes 10 servings at 1/2 cup each. Each serving comes out to 105 calories.

Recipe URL: https://cookingwithfudge.com/homemade-vodka-sauce/

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