Spicy Vodka Sauce for Pasta

Recipe Rating:	13 Ratings4
Categories:	Other Sauces, Quick & Easy
Collections:	Perfect Pastas, 2012 Member's Choice
Keywords:	vodka, pasta sauce, Vodka Sauce, Pasta dishes
Serves:	6-8
Prep Time:	10 Min
Cook Time:	30 Min

Ingredients

1 medium	onion, chopped
2 medium	celery stalks, chopped
3 clove	garlic, minced
1/4 c	olive oil, extra virgin
1/4 lb	prosciutto or cooked bacon (very finely chopped)
3/4 c	vodka (of a quality you would drink)
28 oz	canned, crushed tomatoes
1/4 tsp	oregano, dried flakes
2 Tbsp	parsley, freshly chopped
1 Tbsp	basil, dried (you can use fresh as well)
1/2 tsp	cayenne pepper
1 c	half and half

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MarthaRayDeen

Member Since Aug 2011

MarthaRayDeen's Notes:

I typically make this Vodka sauce when serving my Parmesan Chicken, but it goes wonderfully with shrimp dishes or alone as a side. Use your favorite Vodka and enjoy a "dash" of the Vodka while you're cooking :P

Comments from the Test Kitchen:

The flavors in this are just right. There's a hint of cayenne, but the heat is not at all overwhelming. It's a wonderfully flavorful sauce fit for a special meal.

Directions

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, celery, and garlic in oil; stir until soft. Add prosciutto (or cooked bacon) and vodka. Simmer until almost all liquid is gone.

Add tomatoes, cayenne, and herbs. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Stir in half and half, and heat for 3 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook pasta (of your choice--I used Penne) in boiling salted water until done. Drain. Serve sauce over noodles.

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Penny Hall FantasyFaery54

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MarthaRayDeen . MarthaRayDeen

Oct 2, 2011

I like to serve this with my Chicken Parmesan, shown here: Chicken Parmesan

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I tried this recipe and say it's Family Tested & Approved!

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deb baldwin messinthekitchen

Nov 15, 2011

Congratulations MarthaRay on your blue ribbon!

MarthaRayDeen . MarthaRayDeen

Nov 15, 2011

Thank you so much! My first Blue Ribbon, I'm honored!! :D

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Marilyn Petitjean sidecar

Feb 19, 2012

This sounds so good but is there any substitute i can use to replace the vodka and still get the same taste?

Pat Croft voncroft

Feb 19, 2012

this sounds like very good recipe and will try soon-congrats on your blue ribbon Martha Ray-. you can buy one of those small bottles in liquor store if you don't drink vodka-you won't get drunk off it tho:) just like using wine in speg. sauce-cooks off-

Julie Bailey julesbai

Feb 19, 2012

Thanks for sharing this. I've been looking for a good Vodka Sauce recipe and this sounds like just the thing! Can hardly wait to try! :-)

Dede Anderson judesoma

Feb 19, 2012

Recipe sounds delish! i just have to ask....is that your real name? Part Martha Stewart...part....part Rachel Ray...& part Paula Deen. If so...than you must be a fantastic cook! LOL

Dede Anderson judesoma

Feb 19, 2012

I like this recipe b/c I have all the ingredients right in my home. Can't wait to try it real soon!!

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