Pasta with Vodka Sauce - Pioneer Woman Recipe!

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

vodka

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic vodka substitute

💰Cheaper: white grape juice

Non-alcoholic substitutes provide similar flavor without alcohol.

Cook 1 pound of any kind of pasta in salted boiling water until done, then drain and set aside.

Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Add diced white onion and stir for a few minutes until cooked.

Turn off the heat and add vodka, then turn the heat back on to medium-high and let it simmer.

Reduce the heat and add a can of tomato puree or tomato sauce, stirring well.

Add a little bit of salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, then let it simmer.

Add heavy cream a little at a time, stirring and whisking until fully incorporated, then let it bubble and simmer.

Add the drained pasta to the sauce and stir well to coat all the noodles in the vodka sauce.

Serve with shredded Parmesan cheese and basil leaves if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens