Only 1 thing to do with fresh ROMA Tomatoes....VODKA SAUCE!

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

Heat 1/3 cup olive oil in a stockpot over medium heat.

Add 1/4 cup chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Add 2 chopped garlic cloves and stir until fragrant.

Pour in 3/4 cup vodka and let it cook until the alcohol cooks out.

Add 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon basil, 1 tablespoon parsley, and 1 tablespoon chicken base, mixing well.

Add whole peeled tomatoes that have been stewed with salt and sugar, mashing them down as they cook.

Let the mixture boil and cook for about 5 minutes until the tomatoes are soft.

Add 1/2 cup heavy cream and mix until combined, creating a pinkish hue.

Serve over cooked pasta.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens