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Vodka Sauce
Better than the store-bought vodka sauce, this is made with a mix of fresh and pantry ingredients and simmered with a little vodka (of course!) to make a beautifully rich sauce for pasta night.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pro tip: Use a skillet with a lid.
- Step 2
Once oil is heated, add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 7-10 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Step 3
Add whole tomatoes and break up with the back of a wooden spoon. Pour in vodka, tomato paste and season with salt and pepper. Add lid and bring to a boil.
- Step 4
Once sauce starts to boil, reduce heat to simmer. Add tomato paste and balsamic vinegar. Cover and continue to simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Step 5
In a blender, grate parmesan cheese and add fresh basil leaves.
- Step 6
Once sauce has cooked and thickened a bit, stir in the cream. Carefully pour sauce into the blender with cheese and basil, and blend until smooth.
- Step 7
Taste, adjust seasoning and serve with your favorite prepared pasta.
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