Easy Homemade Vodka Sauce
This easy homemade vodka sauce will soon be one of your favorite homemade sauces to make! Whether you love making homemade penne alla vodka or you're pairing this homemade vodka sauce with ravioli, you'll love this 30-minute recipe!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- ¾ c. vodka
- 28 oz. can whole peeled tomatoes
- ½ c. heavy cream
- ¾ c. grated parmesan
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- in your pot, melt your 3 tablespoon of butter and saute your onions + garlic over medium-low for about 5 minutes. If you want to really amplify the flavor, saute for 20 minutes until the garlic starts to brown. That'll increase the cooking time by 20 minutes, keep in mind!
- Pour in your vodka and stir to deglaze the pot.
- Add in your can of whole peeled tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Using your spoon, smash the tomatoes.
- Add in your heavy cream, parmesan and red pepper flakes
- Bring to a simmer and using your immersion blender, blend. Let it simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Pour over your favorite pasta, make homemade lasagna and enjoy!