homemade vodka sauce
My sister got this recipe from a co-worker many years ago. It is so good, that we make this all the time for our families, and serve it to guests at parties. It is always a hit. It is easy, and delicious. Try it, you won't be disappointed!
prep time
20 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
Stove Top
yield
6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 16oz boxes penne pasta, cooked and drained
- 28oz cans crushed tomatoes
- 28oz cans whole tomatoes in tomato sauce
- 6-8 slices prosciutto, cut into bite size pieces
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1 teaspoon each, salt, pepper, basil or to taste
- - olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- - parmesan cheese to taste
How To Make homemade vodka sauce
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Step 1Cover bottom of a large skillet with a thin layer of olive oil. Saute onion in oil until lightly browned. -
Step 2In separate skillet, melt a tablespoon of butter and saute prosciutto until lightly browned (be careful not to burn it).
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Step 3When onion is browned, add both cans of tomatoes, vodka, salt, pepper, and basil. Bring to a low boil.
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Step 4Add heavy cream, and mix well. Add prosiutto with butter at this time. Check seasonings, and you can add a little more vodka if you want.
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Step 5Cover pan, and allow sauce to simmer on low for 1 hour.
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Step 6Meanwhile, cook penne pasta according to package directions, and combine with vodka sauce and parmesan cheese when sauce is done. Enjoy!!
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