Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors with this tantalizing Pink Vodka Sauce Pasta, a dish that promises an explosion of taste in every bite. This delectable pasta creation is a harmonious blend of creamy tomato sauce infused with a touch of vodka, creating a luscious and velvety texture. The addition of succulent shrimp and tender chicken adds a delightful protein element, while a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and fresh basil lends a savory and aromatic touch. This comprehensive recipe guide also includes variations for a vegetarian delight, a spicy kick, and a luscious vegan alternative, ensuring there's something for every palate. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.
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CREAMY PINK VODKA SAUCE WITH PENNE
Creamy,Rich,and Smooth vodka sauce. Quick and easy! Use a vodka that you like to drink, if you can't drink it you won't eat this.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put the olive oil into the pan and add the onions and garlic.
- Turn on the heat to medium-low and gently cook for a few minutes.
- Add the red pepper flakes cook 1 minute add crushed tomatoes.
- Raise the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the vodka and a pinch of salt and pepper simmer uncovered for about 8 minutes over medium-low heat.
- Add the cream and lower the heat, add drained pasta and toss in parsley.
- Stir to coat well and grate a generous amount of parmesan into the pasta using our microplane grater.
- Serve immediately sprinkled with more parmesan, and red pepper flakes.
PENNE WITH PINK VODKA SAUCE
Oh sooo good Tomato, Cheese, Vodka and Cream...need I say more??
Provided by Malinda Coletta
Categories Pasta
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. In a large skillet over high add olive oil, allow to heat, turn heat to medium then add garlic and onions. Cook till translucent. Add tomatoes, basil and oregano allow to simmer for 10 minutes
- 2. Place pasta pot on stove and bring to boil. While stirring the sauce. When pasta water begins to boil add a good amount of salt to the water, wait for a rolling boil and add pasta. Cook according to directions on package (about 8 mins)
- 3. While pasta is boiling add vodka allow to cook off (about 2 min) add cream and cheese. Stir and reduce over medium high heat.
- 4. When pasta is done, drain and add to skillet with the sauce. Stir to coat pasta. Plate and add a few leaves of fresh basil.
PASTA ALLA VODKA
There's no need to order takeout from your neighborhood restaurant when this beloved, easy-to-assemble Italian-American classic gets dinner on the table in no time. Adding pancetta brings a salty smokiness, but if you leave it out, you're still in for a quick and flavorful dish. If you're feeling ambitious, the pasta is delightful with Caesar salad or garlic bread, but it's also satisfying enough to take centerstage. Put on some Puccini, open up a bottle of red and you're guaranteed a more relaxed dining experience than the one you might get at the local red-and-white checkered-tablecloth joint.
Provided by Colu Henry
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weeknight, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil (2 heaping tablespoons kosher salt to about 7 quarts water). Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: Heat the oil in a deep 12-inch skillet or pot over medium. Add the pancetta, if using, and fry until crispy, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the onion, garlic and red-pepper flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Turn the heat to medium-low, add the vodka and cook until reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in the tomatoes and then fill the can halfway with water and swish it around to loosen up any leftover tomatoes; add a quarter to half of the water to the pan. Simmer until the sauce begins to thicken, about 10 minutes, and season with salt and pepper. If you prefer your sauce a little looser, go ahead and add the remaining water and simmer 2 to 3 minutes more. Reduce heat to low, add the cream and cook, stirring, until the sauce becomes an even pinkish-rust color, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and 1/4 cup cheese; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls, top with additional cheese, if desired, and sprinkle with the oregano and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 562, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 691 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams
PENNE WITH PINK VODKA SAUCE
I made this recipe for my niece's baptism, it was a huge hit, no leftovers! Optional ingredients include, crushed red pepper flakes, sliced black olives and roasted red pepper strips. Also, you can substitute the cheese of your choice for the mozzarella.
Provided by BIG DADDY
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 30m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 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 a large skillet, saute garlic in the butter. Add vodka and cook for 3 minutes. Pour in tomatoes and cheese; stir until cheese melts. Stir in heavy cream and heat thoroughly. Mix sauce into hot pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 728.4 calories, Carbohydrate 65.6 g, Cholesterol 125.3 mg, Fat 38.1 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 22.9 g, Sodium 483.6 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
PENNE WITH VODKA SAUCE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Simmer the tomato sauce and vodka in a heavy large skillet over low heat until the mixture reduces by 1/4, stirring often, about 20 minutes. Stir the cream into the tomato and vodka sauce. Simmer over low heat until the sauce is heated through. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and well blended.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drain the pasta and transfer it to the pan with the sauce, and toss to coat.
- Simple Tomato Sauce:
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- 4 to 6 basil leaves
- 2 dried bay leaves
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, optional
- In a large casserole pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add celery and carrot and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil, and bay leaves and reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 1 hour or until thick. Remove bay leaves and taste for seasoning. If sauce tastes too acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, to round out the flavor.
- Pour half the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with remaining tomato sauce.
- If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and then pour 1 to 2 cup portions into plastic freezer bags. Freeze for up to 6 months.
- Yield: 6 cups
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes
EASY VODKA SAUCE
This is a great and simple sauce to make. Tastes delicious over any pasta! I especially love it with lobster ravioli.
Provided by MARRIED
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy
Time 1h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a skillet over medium heat, saute onion in butter until slightly brown and soft. Pour in vodka and let cook for 10 minutes. Mix in crushed tomatoes and cook for 30 minutes. Pour in heavy cream and cook for another 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 89.6 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.9 g, Sodium 291 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
PINK VODKA SAUCE WITH PASTA
When I'm making spaghetti sauce I set aside and freeze a few dollops of the tomato paste just so I can make this delicious sauce.
Provided by peachez
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add the shallots and saute till tender and starting to colour (approx. 10 minutes).
- Add the thyme& basil, saute another minute.
- Add the whipping cream and vodka, stirring to mix.
- Simmer until the sauce starts to thicken (approx. 10 minutes).
- Add the tomato paste, 1/2 Cup grated cheese and sliced olives mix, stir to combine.
- Add mixture to cooked/ drained pasta.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 Cup grated cheese and pepper on top of the pasta when ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1006.6, Fat 52.6, SaturatedFat 31.5, Cholesterol 169.3, Sodium 435.7, Carbohydrate 93.4, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 2.8, Protein 24.9
PINK VODKA SAUCE WITH PASTA (FAST & EASY)
No one has to know how simple and quick this recipe is to make. I usually have everything on hand, so it is wonderful for those last-minute dinner guests or late night suppers.
Provided by Alan in SW Florida
Categories Sauces
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the butter and vodka. Cook over medium heat just until you can't smell the vodka, about 5 minutes. Add the pasta sauce and cream, stirring until combined, and cook until heated.
- Serve over cooked pasta.
PASTA WITH PINK VODKA SAUCE AND SAUSAGE
This is one that I adopted from Emeril. It's actually a recipe I've been making for years and then found his. I always use a great quality hot turkey or hot chicken italian sausage for this and find that it's just as good as the real deal, however, the true recipe calls for real hot italian sausage. I make it a bit spicier and usually serve this with penne or farfalle. If I don't spice it up too much, even my 2 and 4 year old love this one.
Provided by RedVinoGirl
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until just al dente, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain in a colander and return to the saucepan.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring, until browned and all pink has disappeared, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the onions, salt, and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the onions are soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring, until thick, about 2 minutes. Add the vodka and cook until the sauce reduced by half, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the cream and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Stir in the basil and remove from the heat.
- Toss the sauce with the pasta to coat evenly and transfer to a pasta bowl for serving. Top with cheese and sprig of basil and serve immediately.
Tips for a Perfect Pink Vodka Sauce
- Utilize high-quality vodka: While cheaper brands may suffice, investing in a decent brand will provide superior flavor to the sauce.
- Don't simmer the vodka excessively: Avoid boiling the vodka for an extended period; a quick simmer is sufficient to remove the harsh alcohol taste while preserving its essence.
- Use tomato sauce devoid of additional flavors: Steer clear of sauces with added spices or herbs, as these can overpower the delicate flavors of the sauce.
- Select a flavorful cheese for a richer sauce; consider using a combination of parmesan and cream cheese.
- Add cream for a creamier texture; heavy cream or half-and-half are suitable options.
- Season to taste: Adjust the seasoning according to your preference; additional salt, pepper, and garlic powder can enhance the flavors.
- Don't overcrowd the pan with pasta: Overloading the pan can hinder the sauce from properly coating each noodle; cook the pasta in batches if necessary.
- Garnish with fresh herbs for an extra burst of flavor: Parsley, basil, chives, or thyme are all excellent choices.
Conclusion
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of this pink vodka sauce, a versatile culinary creation that elevates any pasta dish to new heights. With a delicate balance of creamy tomato sauce, a hint of vodka, and a touch of herbs, this sauce promises an unforgettable dining experience. Follow these tips to ensure a flawless execution and enjoy a mouthwatering symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing for joy.
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