Basil Vodka Sauce Vodka Licious
"This creamy tomato based is made with cream, tomatoes, vodka and herbs. It is served over pasta as well as dishes such as chicken and seafood. The vodka gives the sauce a slightly sweet and slightly smoky flavor that complements the acidity of the tomatoes."
Original is 2-4 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (155.9 g)
- Calories 312.9
- Total Fat - 22.9 g
- Saturated Fat - 7.4 g
- Cholesterol - 40.1 mg
- Sodium - 782.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 9.1 g
- Dietary Fiber - 1 g
- Sugars - 5.2 g
- Protein - 3.4 g
- Calcium - 86 mg
- Iron - 0.4 mg
- Vitamin C - 11.7 mg
- Thiamin - 0 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Heat oil in a large skillet; add garlic and cook, over medium-high heat, until it just starts to turn golden.
Step 2
Add the vodka and cook until it is reduced to half.
Step 3
Add the canned crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, basil and sugar and simmer for about 10 minutes.
Step 4
Stir in the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
Step 5
Add the cream and cook until the mixture just starts to bubble.
Step 6
Stir into your favorite cooked pasta.
Step 7
Enjoy!
Tips
No special items needed.