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Vodka Sauce

Cultural Context

Vodka sauce is a popular Italian-American dish that combines the richness of cream with the acidity of tomatoes, creating a unique flavor profile. It is often served with pasta, particularly penne, and has become a staple in many Italian restaurants across the United States. The dish is believed to have originated in the 1980s and has since gained widespread popularity for its creamy texture and savory taste.

Italian-AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
inexpensive vodka
2 cans (28 oz each) crushed tomatoes
1 pint heavy cream
1 pound butter
onion
garlic
salt
pepper
grated cheese
diced tomatoes

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut cream is lower in calories, while milk is more budget-friendly.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat, while a cheese blend can be more economical.

1

Heat a pan over medium heat.

2

Add chopped onion to the pan and sweat them until they are translucent, avoiding browning.

3

Add vodka to the pan and let it simmer, igniting it to burn off the alcohol.

4

Once the alcohol is burned off, add 2 cans of crushed tomatoes to the pan.

5

Stir the mixture and let it simmer for about 30 minutes on low heat, covered.

6

After 30 minutes, add 1 pint of heavy cream to the sauce.

7

Let the sauce simmer for another 30 minutes.

8

Plate the sauce over a pan-seared chicken breast and garnish with diced tomatoes and grated cheese.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

panknifecutting boardmeasuring cupsspatula

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Penne alla Vodka

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