The Best Vodka Sauce Recipe
The best vodka sauce is made with crushed tomatoes, vodka, heavy cream and parmesan cheese simmered together for the ultimate comfort food.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs Olive Oil
- 2 Tbs Butter
- ½ Onion, diced
- 4 Cloves Garlic, minced
- ¼ Cup Vodka
- 28 Oz Can Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream Warm it in the microwave for 20 seconds to take the chill off before adding it to the sauce.
- ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese
- 2 Tbs Italian Seasoning (divided)
- 1 Tbs Garlic Powder
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- 1 Pound Cooked Pasta of Choice + 1 Ladle of pasta water
Instructions
- In a large skillet with a tall lip, heat the olive oil and 1 tbs of butter over medium high heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently or until the onion becomes soft.
- Add 1 Tbs of Italian Seasoning, red pepper flakes (optional) and lightly season with salt and pepper. Carefully pour in the vodka and let it cook for 2-3 minutes stirring frequently.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and season with salt, pepper and the rest of the Italian seasoning. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered for 30 minutes stirring occasionally
- Add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese and simmer, uncovered, for an additional 30 minutes.
- Re season with salt and pepper (if needed) and stir in 1 tbs of butter. Add the ladle of pasta water and stir in the cooked pasta of choice. Enjoy!
Notes
I don’t like to give measurement for salt and pepper because people have different sensitivities towards that.
Also, don’t rush the sauce. It will take a full hour to cook and be worth it!
Also, don’t rush the sauce. It will take a full hour to cook and be worth it!