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Homemade Vodka Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes

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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
2 cups fresh cherry tomatoes
2 cups grape tomatoes
2 cups big tomatoes

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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 olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

2

Sauté chopped onion until translucent.

3

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

4

Pour in vodka and let it reduce for a few minutes.

5

Stir in the fresh cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and big tomatoes, and simmer for 10 minutes.

6

Add heavy cream and mix well until combined.

7

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

8

Stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted.

9

Add fresh basil and mix gently.

10

Serve over cooked pasta of choice.

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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