italian meatballs with vodka sauce and pasta

Name: Italian Meatballs with Vodka Sauce and Pasta
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ## ITALIAN MEATBALLS; 1 pound(s) sweet italian sausage; 1/2 pound(s) ground chicken; 1 cup(s) bread crumbs; 1 large egg; 8 ounce(s) mascarpone cheese divided; 1 medium shallot, minced; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon(s) italian seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper; ## VODKA SAUCE; 3 ounce(s) bacon (3 strips) sliced into small strips; 3 clove(s) garlic, chopped; 1 small onion chopped; 1/4 teaspoon(s) red pepper; 1 tablespoon(s) tomatoe paste; 1/3 cup(s) vodka; 1 can(s) 28oz of crushed tomatoes; 1 can(s) 14 oz of diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoon(s) smoked paprika, mild; 1 - bay leaf; 1-2 teaspoon(s) brown sugar; - salt and pepper to taste; 4 ounce(s) mascarpone cheese,; 1/2 cup(s) heavy cream; 1 pound(s) bow tie,or penne, pasta

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Kathy Williams

Rock Hill, SC

Updated on Apr 2, 2014

This is my version of the ever so popular vodka sauce. Really good.

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

ITALIAN MEATBALLS
1 pound sweet italian sausage
1/2 pound ground chicken
1 cup bread crumbs
1 large egg
8 ounces mascarpone cheese divided
1 medium shallot, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
VODKA SAUCE
3 ounces bacon (3 strips) sliced into small strips
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 small onion chopped
1/4 teaspoon red pepper
1 tablespoon tomatoe paste
1/3 cup vodka
1 can 28oz of crushed tomatoes
1 can 14 oz of diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons smoked paprika, mild
1 - bay leaf
1-2 teaspoon brown sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
4 ounces mascarpone cheese,
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 pound bow tie,or penne, pasta

How To Make italian meatballs with vodka sauce and pasta

Step 1

In a large bowl, add 4oz of mascarpone cheese, and the rest of the ingrediants of the Italian meatball list. Roll into the size meatball you like. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large sauce pan add a 1 tablespoon olive oil, and on med heat saute bacon until the edges are crisp but still tender. Add onion and garlic and cook until tender. Add tomato paste and pepper flakes saute for 1 minute.
Step 3

With med-high heat add the vodka and let steam off and deglaze the pan. Cook for 1-2 minute. Add tomatoes,bay leaf, and paprika. Reduce to med-low and let simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 4

Add the brown sugar and slowly add the heavy cream and mascarpone cheese. Stir until melted. Simmer for additonal 10 minutes.
Step 5

Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large cast iron skillet or pan. Brown meatballs on all sides and place them on a baking pan. Place in the oven for 8-10 minutes.Or until done.
Step 6

Meanwhile cook the pasta. Drain.Toss meatballs with some vodka sauce. In a large bowl, combine pasta and Vodka sauce toss to coat pasta. Add meatballs and top with grated Parmesian cheese.
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