Vodka Sauce

SweetPTater

I've tried to make it a couple of times and both times it's turned out kind of blah. I don't think I've been using the right recipe.

Does anyone have a good one? I have a carton of half and half in my fridge that I need to use up so bonus points if it calls for that.

Mrs.RCH

This one is good and you could definitely sub half and half for heavy cream.  

http://www.goodthymesandgoodfood.com/2011/03/pasta-alla-vecchia-bettola.html

SweetPTater

That looks great! Thanks!

oct11bride03

We swear by Lidia's recipe:

Penne Vodka

marlin123

I make this all the time - and it is amazing!!!!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, once around the pan in a slow stream
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 shallots, minced
• 1 cup vodka
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1 can crushed tomatoes (32 ounces)
• 1 can diced toms
• Coarse salt and pepper
• 1 pound pasta, such as penne rigate
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 20 leaves fresh basil, shredded or torn
• Crusty bread, for passing

Serves 4

Preparation

Heat a large skillet over moderate heat. Add the oil, butter, garlic and shallots. Gently saut? the shallots for 3-5 minutes to develop their sweetness. Add the vodka to the pan ? three turns around the pan in a steady stream will equal about 1 cup. Reduce the vodka by half, about 2 or 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock and the tomatoes. Bring the sauce to a bubble and reduce the heat to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper.

While the sauce simmers, cook the pasta in salted boiling water until it's cooked to al dente (with a bite to it). While the pasta cooks, prepare your salad or other side dishes.

Stir the cream into the sauce. When the sauce returns to a bubble, remove it from the heat. Drain the pasta. Toss the hot pasta with the sauce and the basil leaves. Pass the pasta with crusty bread.

melbride2005

Vodka Sauce