italian radiatore with creamed vodka sauce

Name: ITALIAN RADIATORE with CREAMED VODKA SAUCE
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) package radiatore pasta; 2 large cloves garlic; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil or butter; 2 cup(s) canned crushed tomatoes; 1/4 cup(s) vodka; 1 teaspoon(s) crushed basil; 1 teaspoon(s) oregano, dried; - salt to taste; - red pepper flakes to taste; 1/2 to 3/4 cup(s) heavy cream; 1 cup(s) black olives ,cut in half; - grated cheese to your liking

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Nancy J. Patrykus

Spokane, WA

Updated on Jan 10, 2012

Did you know that "CREAM VODKA SAUCE" was invented in Italy ? Early in the 1970,s vodka was a relatively new spirit to the Italians. So to promote the consumption of Vodka in Italy, a recipe contest was held among Italian chefs.Creamed Vodka Sauce was invented and the rage in Italy in the mid 70,s! Then the Americans were entranced by the idea, even though it is nothing more than a tomato cream sauce with hot pepper and a good dose of vodka! which is not detect-able in the finished dish. I decided to tweak it a little for my own recipa. Serve with Italian bread,salad and a glass of Red VI

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 20 Min

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Ingredients

1 pound package radiatore pasta
2 large cloves garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup vodka
1 teaspoon crushed basil
1 teaspoon oregano, dried
- salt to taste
- red pepper flakes to taste
1/2 to 3/4 cups heavy cream
1 cup black olives ,cut in half
- grated cheese to your liking

How To Make italian radiatore with creamed vodka sauce

Step 1

Bring 4 cups of water to a boil with 1 Tablespoon salt. In a medium pan over medium to low heat,cook the garlic in the olive oil about 2 minutes, until soft but not browned.

Step 2

Add the tomatoes,vodka,basil, and oregano. Bring to a simmer, and simmer for 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt & hot pepper flakes. Add the cream to the tomato sauce, and simmer 3-4 minutes.
Step 3

Cook the radiatore in the boiling water,to the ala dente stage. Drain pasta well, toss with the sauce,and serve, sprinkled with the black olives, and grated cheese to your liking.
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