Quick & Easy Vodka Sauce

5 from 2 votes

Vodka sauce is my favorite pasta sauce. I make multiple versions, but this one is extra simple and ready in 20 minutes total!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: 30 Minutes or Less, Quick and Easy, Sauce

Servings: cups

Author: Carolyn Stilwell

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
5 cloves Garlic minced
½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional; more or less based on spice preference
6 ounces Tomato Paste
⅓ cup Vodka
Kosher Salt & Black Pepper to taste
28 ounces Crushed Tomatoes I used 1 can of fire-roasted tomatoes
¼ teaspoon Granulated Sugar
1 cup Heavy Cream

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Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a high-rimmed pan or sauce pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.
Add red pepper flakes if desired then mix in the tomato paste. Let the tomato paste darken in color for about 4-5 minutes.
Pour in the vodka to deglaze the pan. Scrape any stuck bits off the bottom with a wooden spoon. Let the liquid cook off for a couple minutes.
Pour in the can of crushed tomatoes then add the sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for a few minutes. Turn off the heat and pour in the heavy cream. Stir until completely combined.
Serving Suggestions: 1 pound of pasta, freshly grated parmesan cheese, and fresh basil.

Video

@carolbeecooks
Vodka sauce is my favorite pasta sauce. I have several ways of making it but this version is quick and easy but still sooo flavorful. I used this sauce with my meatball recipe @Carolyn | Easy Recipes #vodkasauce #tomatosauce #pastasauce #easyrecipe
♬ original sound - Carolyn | Easy Recipes

Notes

Serving Suggestions: Pair this vodka sauce with pasta, Parmesan cheese, fresh basil and my Italian-Style meatball recipe!

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