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Anyone have a vodka sauce recipe that they swear by?

GettinHutched Posted:

Anyone have a vodka sauce recipe that they swear by?

Dying to make some penna a la vodka tonight! Thanks!
BunnyBride Posted:

Re: Anyone have a vodka sauce recipe that they swear by?

OMG! That sounds sooo good
BunnyBride Posted:

Re: Anyone have a vodka sauce recipe that they swear by?

Found this recipie online. Sounds pretty close to what my dad does...


1 pound uncooked penne pasta
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vodka
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 (3.5 ounce) links sweet Italian sausage




Cooking Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In large skillet, heat oil over moderate heat. Remove casing from sausage and add to skillet. Cook, breaking up the meat, until brown. Add garlic and red pepper and cook, stirring until garlic is golden brown.
Add tomatoes and salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
Add vodka and cream and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and add pasta, toss for 1 minute. Stir in fresh parsley and serve!
Yield: 4 servings
GettinHutched Posted:

Re: Anyone have a vodka sauce recipe that they swear by?


Posted by BunnyBride

Found this recipie online. Sounds pretty close to what my dad does...


1 pound uncooked penne pasta
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vodka
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 (3.5 ounce) links sweet Italian sausage




Cooking Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In large skillet, heat oil over moderate heat. Remove casing from sausage and add to skillet. Cook, breaking up the meat, until brown. Add garlic and red pepper and cook, stirring until garlic is golden brown.
Add tomatoes and salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
Add vodka and cream and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and add pasta, toss for 1 minute. Stir in fresh parsley and serve!
Yield: 4 servings



OOHHH Diane I love the idea of adding sausage! thanks! looks better than the one I found online!
BunnyBride Posted:

Re: Anyone have a vodka sauce recipe that they swear by?


Posted by GettinHutched


Posted by BunnyBride

Found this recipie online. Sounds pretty close to what my dad does...


1 pound uncooked penne pasta
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vodka
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 (3.5 ounce) links sweet Italian sausage




Cooking Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In large skillet, heat oil over moderate heat. Remove casing from sausage and add to skillet. Cook, breaking up the meat, until brown. Add garlic and red pepper and cook, stirring until garlic is golden brown.
Add tomatoes and salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
Add vodka and cream and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and add pasta, toss for 1 minute. Stir in fresh parsley and serve!
Yield: 4 servings



OOHHH Diane I love the idea of adding sausage! thanks! looks better than the one I found online!



Awesome! Let me know how it comes out
AllJoy Posted:

Re: Anyone have a vodka sauce recipe that they swear by?


Posted by GettinHutched


Posted by BunnyBride

Found this recipie online. Sounds pretty close to what my dad does...
1 pound uncooked penne pasta
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vodka
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 (3.5 ounce) links sweet Italian sausage

This sounds yummy. Tara can you make some extra and send it here. I'm too lazy to cook tonight.


Future Mrs. Posted:

Re: Anyone have a vodka sauce recipe that they swear by?

yes! iT IS IN MY RACHAEL RAY BOOK.....i'LL FIND IT FOR YOU.......hold on a minute.....

Future Mrs. Posted:

Re: Anyone have a vodka sauce recipe that they swear by?

You Won't Be Single For Long Vodka Sauce.....

I love this sauce!

This recipe will make enough for 2 couples. If you plan a romantic evening where more than two's a crowd, reserve half the sauce to freeze for another supper before the addition of basil, and only cook 1/2 to 2/3 pound of penne.


1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, once around the pan in a slow stream
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 shallots, minced
1 cup vodka
1 cup chicken stock
1 can crushed tomatoes (32 ounces)
Coarse salt and pepper
16 ounces pasta, such as penne rigate
1/2 cup heavy cream
20 leaves fresh basil, shredded or torn
Crusty bread, for passing


Heat a large skillet over moderate heat. Add oil, butter, garlic, and shallots. Gently saute shallots for 3 to 5 minutes to develop their sweetness. Add vodka to the pan, 3 turns around the pan in a steady stream will equal about 1 cup. Reduce vodka by half, this will take 2 or 3 minutes. Add chicken stock, tomatoes. Bring sauce to a bubble and reduce heat to simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
While sauce simmers, cook pasta in salted boiling water until cooked to al dente (with a bite to it). While pasta cooks, prepare your salad or other side dishes.

Stir cream into sauce. When sauce returns to a bubble, remove it from heat. Drain pasta. Toss hot pasta with sauce and basil leaves. Pass pasta with crusty bread.

GettinHutched Posted:

Re: Anyone have a vodka sauce recipe that they swear by?

Ooh that one sounds good too Amy! Thanks!

And the recipe Diane gave me was great! DH loved it- he went back for a huge second helping. It was a tad pit too spicy for me- I think I might have added a bit too much crushed red pepper. Otherwise- it was awesome. Thank you!!!
BunnyBride Posted:

Re: Anyone have a vodka sauce recipe that they swear by?


Posted by GettinHutched

Ooh that one sounds good too Amy! Thanks!

And the recipe Diane gave me was great! DH loved it- he went back for a huge second helping. It was a tad pit too spicy for me- I think I might have added a bit too much crushed red pepper. Otherwise- it was awesome. Thank you!!!



I'm glad it came out good

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