PASTA WITH VODKA SAUCE
Cooks often wonder why there's vodka in this classic recipe: wine, not the hard stuff, is usually used in cooking. The answer is that it lightens the dollops of heavy cream and Parmesan cheese in the sauce, without adding any flavor of its own. You can leave it out, but you might miss its lightness and bite. For a more up-to-date version of the sauce, use a whole 28-ounce can of diced tomatoes, and cut the amounts of cream and vodka in half. Moreover, the richness of this sauce cries out for handfuls of freshly chopped parsley; Add them once the pan is off the heat.
Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, pastas, main course
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and salt to taste. Cook according to package directions or to the desired degree of doneness.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a casserole or saucepan large enough to hold the pasta when it is cooked and drained.
- Add the pepper flakes and vodka, and bring to a boil. Let simmer two minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and cream, and bring to the boil. Let simmer 5 minutes. Add salt to taste.
- When the pasta is cooked, drain it. Add it to the hot sauce. With the heat on low, add the cheese and mix thoroughly. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 760, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 87 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Sodium 502 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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Aisha Baba
[email protected]This pasta dish was delicious! I loved the creamy vodka sauce and the tender shrimp. I will definitely be making this again.
Kripa Pariyar
[email protected]This pasta dish was so good! The vodka sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Rympson Kiganda
[email protected]This pasta dish was easy to make and it turned out great! The vodka sauce was delicious and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Abdul Aziz Zaor
[email protected]This pasta dish was amazing! The vodka sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Goitsione Olifant
[email protected]I loved this pasta dish! The vodka sauce was so flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Sajjad Hassain
[email protected]This pasta dish was delicious! The vodka sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Nabil Moroojo
[email protected]This pasta dish was so easy to make and it turned out amazing! The vodka sauce was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Nisar Atal
[email protected]I made this pasta for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy vodka sauce and the tender shrimp. I will definitely be making this again.
michael coppola
[email protected]This pasta dish was delicious! The vodka sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Losu Francis
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The vodka sauce is rich and velvety, and the pasta is cooked to perfection. I especially love the addition of peas and sun-dried tomatoes.
Alituha Vicent
[email protected]I've made this pasta a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.
Elizabeth Navarro
[email protected]This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The vodka sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the penne noodles cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.