Vodka Sauce

Buttafli1277 Posted: Apr 10, 2004 03:05 PM

Vodka Sauce

I need a recipe to make a vodka sauce for my penne ala vodka.

ktangel Posted: Apr 13, 2004 11:48 AM

Re: Vodka Sauce

My family had an italian restaurant in Brooklyn for years and they were known for their vodka sauce... Ive made it many times and its easy and delicious...
1 small onion chopped fine
1 stick butter
1 can Tuttorusso crushed tomatoes
1/8lb prosciutto-diced
s&p
1/4 c vodka
1 sm container heavy cream
1 lb penne pasta

in a frying pan large enougn to hold all ingredients, saute onion in butter until transparent,add prosciutto saute 2 minutes,add tomatoes,s&p, simmer 20 minutes, in a slow bubbling sauce, add heavy cream-enough to make it a light red color, pour over penne & add grated pecorino romano cheese -- enjoy!

nylisa Posted: Apr 13, 2004 12:30 PM

Re: Vodka Sauce

Which restaurant? because I have lived in Brooklyn my whole life.

Boop2704 Posted: Apr 15, 2004 06:40 PM

Re: Vodka Sauce

When do you put the vodka in?? Just curious. I remember making it years ago and I had to put the vodka in and light it with a match!! Thanks! Your recipe sounds great,. I can't wait to make it!!

Buttafli1277 Posted: Apr 15, 2004 08:38 PM

Re: Vodka Sauce

I'm supposed to light the vodka on fire?? Ugghh I don' think I will be doing that. Can't I just add it in w/o fire?

ktangel Posted: Apr 17, 2004 09:42 AM

Re: Vodka Sauce

ooopps! did I forget to mention when to add vodka?? sorry! at the end before adding the cream, add the vodka slowly and let it simmer about 5 min over med heat, then add the cream, and no you dont have to light it on fire, just let the alcohol boil out...!