Vodka Pasta Sauce

Pasta sauce in a jar with a pan of it in the back

This vodka pasta sauce is a rich and flavorful twist on a classic tomato sauce. Made with tomatoes, garlic, and a touch of coconut milk for creaminess, it’s velvety smooth and packed with depth.

Course sauces

Cuisine Sauce

Keyword vodka pasta sauce, vodka sauce

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings cups

Calories 305kcal

Author Elaine Benoit

Equipment

Dutch oven

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion (diced - or half of a large onion)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup vodka
28 ounces crushed tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup coconut milk ( or coconut cream, dairy milk, half and half or heavy cream)
3/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Instructions

Dice onion and mince the garlic.
1 small onion, 4 cloves garlic
Heat a deep sauté pan or small Dutch oven on medium heat.
Add 2 tablespoons of oil and once that heats up, add the onion and sauté for 7 minutes.
2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 small onion
Add garlic and salt and sauté for 3 minutes.
4 cloves garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt
Add 1 cup of vodka and bring to boil. Cook for 5 minutes. It will reduce somewhat.
1 cup vodka
Add crushed tomatoes and chicken broth and bring it back to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
28 ounces crushed tomatoes, 1 cup chicken broth
Add coconut milk and stir. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
1/2 cup coconut milk
Take off heat and ladle on pasta. Eat, smile, and enjoy.

Notes

Helpful tips

For this recipe, you can use any vodka you enjoy. It's not necessary to use a premium vodka like Grey Goose but I couldn't help myself. You can use these budget friendly vodkas like Tito's or Absolut and you'll never know the difference.
I use either coconut milk or cream, but if you prefer, use your milk or cream of choice.
You can store this vodka sauce in the refrigerator for a week. I usually put it in glass jars with lids.
Want to make it ahead of time, this sauce reheats like a dream. Transfer to a pan and heat on medium until it just starts to bubble. Lower to a simmer for 10 minutes.

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