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Vodka Sauce Recipe

February 15, 2012

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Penne ala vodka, simply put penne pasta with vodka sauce recipe. It’s simple and delicious and a recipe you’ll make again and again.   

 

You will not believe how easy it is to make this fabulous pasta sauce. It’s almost too easy. You’ll think there is more to it, but I’m sharing all my secrets on this one, but lets let everyone think it’s WAY more difficult than it is, ok?

Ingredients for a great vodka sauce
cup Vodka
heavy cream
tomato sauce 
crushed red pepper flakes
salt and pepper

This is not only great over pasta but makes a great tasting pizza sauce too.

 

In a medium saucepan, heat tomato sauce and vodka,

stir in cream. (simmer sauce over medium heat) don’t boil cream sauces, they can separate and become grainy.

Add crushed red pepper flakes and salt and pepper to taste.

Heat thoroughly.

Serve over one pound cooked Pasta. Top with grated cheese.

I served this with toasted bread with pesto sauce and spicy Italian Sausage, it’s a delicious meal that only takes minutes to make.
 
 
 
 

This is a go-to meal, once you make it, you’ll most likely make it again and again, it’s so delicious!

How do you make vodka sauce taste better?

There are so many things you could add to make it more to your liking.
  • Add some fresh basil
  • fresh or dry oregano
  • saute fresh garlic in some oil before adding the other ingredients
  • add diced onions to the pan first
  • Instead of using sliced sausage if you want to add meat, add ground beef or ground sausage, saute the meat first (with garlic ic you choose) then add the remaining ingredients for a rich-tasting sauce.
  • If you want a cheesy sauce, add in half-cup grated parmesan cheese.
 
(flavor add-ins can be adjusted depending on which type of tomato sauce you’re using and how flavorful it is)
Here is my homemade tomato sauce recipe.
 
If you like LEMON, give this fun Lemon Vodka Sauce recipe a try.
 
You can substitute half and half for heavy cream, you can add butter to the sauce for a silky and rich flavor. You can also reduce the amount of vodka to your taste. 
 
Penne with Spicy Vodka Sauce
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup Vodka
  • ½ cup cream
  • 3 cups Tomato Sauce
  • ¼ – ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, heat tomato sauce and vodka, stir in cream.
  2. Add crushed red pepper flakes and salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Heat thoroughly.
  4. Serve over one pound cooked Penne Pasta. Top with grated Parmesan or Romano Cheese.
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18 Comments Filed Under: Main Dishes, Pasta, Savory, vegetarian Tagged With: pasta, sauce, tomato sauce, vodka

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Comments

  1. Cookbook Queen says

    February 15, 2012 at 6:44 am

    Would it be acceptable to have this for breakfast? Because I’d really love a giant bowl of it right this second.

    Reply
    • Diane says

      February 15, 2012 at 7:39 am

      Yes, perfetly acceptable in my house 🙂

  2. Sue/the view from great island says

    February 15, 2012 at 6:44 am

    I’ve always been curious to try this sauce, it’s great to know it’s that easy, and it looks scrumptious!

    Reply
    • Diane says

      February 15, 2012 at 7:37 am

      can’t wait to hear how you like it 🙂

  3. Amanda says

    February 15, 2012 at 9:29 am

    Oh yum, I would seriously love a big bowl of this right now! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Curt says

    February 15, 2012 at 9:38 am

    You got me on the Vodka sauce! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Amy @ The Mom Hood says

    February 15, 2012 at 12:33 pm

    A reason to have vodka? Uh, yes please. Looks delicious, and I never knew that it could be so easy to make a vodka sauce. love it!

    Reply
  6. Natalie @ Cooking for My Kids says

    February 15, 2012 at 1:34 pm

    We love pasta…and have a night dedicated to it. I cannot wait to try this. Yummy!!

    Reply
  7. Cassie says

    February 15, 2012 at 2:30 pm

    This looks amazing, Diane! I never make vodka sauce at home but I should – we would love this!

    Reply
  8. Life of a Modern Housewife says

    February 15, 2012 at 5:55 pm

    I love all things spicy and this is right up my alley!! This looks delicious!!!

    http://www.lifeofamodernhousewife.com

    Reply
  9. Maria says

    February 15, 2012 at 7:31 pm

    Perfect pasta dish for a busy weeknight!

    Reply
  10. Brian @ A Thought For Food says

    February 16, 2012 at 8:51 am

    I haven’t made a vodka sauce in years… but oh does it look so good!

    Reply
  11. alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says

    February 16, 2012 at 6:21 pm

    sounds divine!

    Reply
  12. [email protected] says

    February 16, 2012 at 9:53 pm

    Yep, this would make me ridiculously happy…

    Reply
  13. Paula says

    February 17, 2012 at 1:10 pm

    Making this! Oh yes I am and my husband will fall in love with me all over again 🙂
    (not that he’s fallen out of love with me but you get my drift)

    Reply
  14. Jen says

    February 17, 2012 at 4:20 pm

    That looks delicous. Due to nursing I will not be able to recreate it with vodka lol

    Reply
  15. Roxana GreenGirl { A little bit of everything} says

    February 18, 2012 at 11:08 am

    we were planning to have pasta for dinner. this recipe couldn’t have come better at another time!

    Reply

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