PASTA IN VODKA CREAM SAUCE RECIPE - CHEFDEHOME.COM
Try step by step recipe for Pasta in Vodka Cream Sauce. Prepared with tomato, cream and vodka, this is an easy yet very delicious Pasta Sauce recipe. You can also make sauce ahead of time and refrigerate it for later use, add chicken or veggies for restaurant-style Pasta Dinner at home. Only 20 minutes Cook Time starting with made-from-scratch Tomato Sauce.
The addition of few basic pantry ingredients, vegetables, vodka, and a splash of cream (okay - a generous splash of cream) transforms an humble tomato sauce into a much more luxurious Vodka Cream Sauce. You will love the flavors.
This recipe for Vodka Sauce with cream is one of our family-favorite Pasta Sauce. No kidding! This is the reason, I shared Vodka Pasta on blog, (one of very initial recipe) 5 years ago. In-fact, there are many variations of Tomato Cream Sauce such as Pasta Penne Rosa, Masala Pasta that I have shared in these years.
Recently, when I made pasta with this creamy vodka sauce again, I decided to revive this recipe. Today, I'm updating the pictures, description, improving the directions, and also adding additional details to make Marinara (the base tomato sauce for Vodka Pasta) Sauce from scratch.
Original recipe called for using a good quality marinara/tomato sauce. When I don't have store-bought Marinara Sauce in-hand, I often reach for a can of plum tomatoes from pantry. This is one ingredient I always have in plenty. Really, there are endless list of recipes which needs Tomato Sauce. So, good Canned tomatoes gives me option to make a restaurant quality tomato sauce in minutes. Pasta Puttanesca, Pasta All Norma.. all need magic of Tomato Sauce.
Note: I'm soon updating my all-purpose Marinara (Tomato Sauce). Check back again.
Key Ingredients for a Tasty Vodka Sauce:
Clearly, Vodka Tomato Cream Sauce.. the name says it all. The quintessential three ingredients which make a killer tasty Vodka Sauce are 1) Vodka, 2) A good quality Tomato Sauce, 3) Cream. You can pull a delicious family pasta dinner of Penne All Vodka if you have penne pasta and above three.
Vodka Tomato Sauce:
To make Tomato Sauce, I start by sauteing onion and garlic until onions are just soft. I use mixture of olive oil and butter for more flavor and rich creamy sauce. Once onions are soft, I cook aromatic for 1 minute before de-glazing pan with Vodka. It is important to cook-off alcohol in vodka before adding tomatoes. (about 3 minutes on medium high heat and onions are infused with delicious and subtle vodka flavor, plus alcohol is gone.)
Next, I add pureed plum tomatoes. Pureeing tomatoes before adding to sauce saves time. I don't re-puree the sauce after it is cooked. I personally don't prefer the cooked pureed sauce because it muddles the color/shine/flavor of sauce, making it more soup-like. (If you don't like the onions in sauce, you can puree the sauce after cooking. In that case, you can even use whole crushed tomatoes and puree everything later).
Once aromatics and tomatoes are cooked, the oil surfaces on top. This is the clear indication of a good, robust and delicious tomato sauce.
Creamy Sauce:
In my humble opinion, cream makes Vodka Sauce the Best Vodka Cream Sauce!
My family will only eat pasta Vodka Sauce with cream. For silky, signature (restaurant-style) vodka sauce, cream is must have. It is even more important than vodka. :)
I add cream and heat sauce very briefly until it thickens a bit and comes together. Cream makes sauce smooth, also mellow-down the flavor of tomato sauce. For best results, use good quality heavy cream (double cream).
Note: Half and half (half cream, half whole milk) does good job too and make sauce bit lite.
Make Vodka Sauce Ahead of Time
Vodka Sauce can be made up-to 3-4 days ahead of time. Only make sure that ingredients used for the sauce were within freshness date. I'm specially referring to cream. Check the fresh date of cream or use following approach:
1. Make-ahead Vodka Sauce up-to step 3 in directions. At this time, it will be a Tomato Vodka Sauce. Let it cool and come to room temperature. Pour in tight lid container, refrigerate until ready to use.
2. When ready to use, Add back to pan (no more oil needed). Add heavy cream and heat until sauce is creamy. Use as desired.
(If you plan to use Vodka Sauce within few days, and cream used is freshly bought. It is okay to even make complete sauce ahead of time and refrigerate.)
Pasta for Vodka Cream Sauce
Pasta with Vodka Cream Sauce is the best way to enjoy this homemade sauce. In pasta, I often use one that has groves to hold on to creamy sauce such as Penne or fold into creamy sauce such as Spaghetti. Bow Tie Pasta (used for this recipe when I shared first time, old picture below) also works well.
Use of penne makes this recipe signature Penne All Vodka. Use of spaghetti makes this Spaghetti Marinara Cream Sauce Pasta! SO many options! (this is the magic of cooking at home). Add a serving of chicken or veggies and this pasta sauce will still be well received. I promise.
Oh, I also recommend layering Vodka Cream Sauce in Lasagna, or use as base for Ratatouille (my personal favorites).
Thank you for listening to this Home Chef. :)
Save Time - Cook Pasta while Making Sauce:
To make Pasta with Vodka Cream Sauce, I cook pasta at the same time I'm making the sauce. This dual work saves me lot of time. By the time pasta cooks, the sauce is almost ready. It needs about 15-20 minutes to make this cream sauce for pasta. Most general pasta brands take 10-12 minutes to cook al-dente plus the water boiling time. (both done about the same time)
Once pasta is cooked, add it to ready cream sauce with Parmesan cheese, fresh basil. (Reserve some pasta water to adjust consistency of sauce.)
Note: Use a wide, deep saute pan to make sauce, so that you can assemble whole pasta dish in one pan.
That's it!
Vodka Cream Sauce Pasta is ready to devour!
Enjoy!
Leftovers are perfect to pack for lunch. (But in-case you enjoyed it all? :) I hope you save some Vodka Sauce because you will be craving "Vodka Cream Sauce Pasta" soon, again!)
-Savita x
Provided by Savita
Categories Pasta Main Course
Total Time 30 minutes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Yield 4-5 Cup Sauce
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook Pasta: To boil pasta, bring pot of water to full boil and add generous amount of salt (approx. 1 tbsp). Boil pasta in this water until al-dente or cook pasta as per package directions (regular penne pasta takes about 11-12 minutes).
- In a wide, deep, heavy bottom pan, heat 2 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp of butter. When butter melts, add diced onion, and garlic. Sweat onions in oil until they are just soft. (2 minutes. Don't let garlic/onion burn.) Add herbs, and chili flakes and continue cooking for 1 minute. Now add vodka and cook for 3 minutes so that alcohol evaporates leaving behind the flavor only. Add pureed tomatoes, with 1/2 tsp of salt. Cook covered for 7-8 minutes or until oil shows on top.
- To make Vodka Cream Sauce, add 1/2 cup heavy cream, and crushed black pepper. Mix well, taste and adjust salt. If sauce feels tart/need more creaminess, add few more tbsp heavy cream, cook with cream for 1-2 minute and then remove from heat.
- Add in cooked/drained pasta, all but 2 tbsp of Parmesan cheese (leave 2 tbsp for garnish) and couple of tbsps of pasta water to sauce. Toss everything very gently. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and some remaining grated Parmesan Cheese. Serve immediately and enjoy easy Italian at home!!
GARLIC PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE OVER PASTA RECIPE - FOOD.COM
Make and share this Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce over Pasta recipe from Food.com.
Total Time 20 minutes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to directions.
- When pasta is half way done, start with cream sauce in separate pot.
- Add butter, olive oil and garlic and saute on med-low heat until butter is melted, then add red pepper flakes and saute.
- Mix in flour until combined.
- Add milk and chicken broth, bring to a boil, lower heat and stir until thickened.
- Add parmesan and stir until melted.
- Serve over pasta, and top with green onions.
- Option: Add cooked, diced chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1415.3, FatContent 47.1, SaturatedFatContent 24.1, CholesterolContent 106.9, SodiumContent 1345.8, CarbohydrateContent 188, FiberContent 8.4, SugarContent 5.6, ProteinContent 57.2
More about "cream sauce for pasta with milk recipes"
GARLIC PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE OVER PASTA RECIPE - FOOD.COM
From food.com
Reviews 5.0
Total Time 20 minutes
Calories 1415.3 per serving
- Option: Add cooked, diced chicken.
WHITE CREAM SAUCE FOR PASTA RECIPE - FOOD.COM
From food.com
Reviews 4.0
Total Time 30 minutes
Calories 410.8 per serving
- Serve immediatlly.
PASTA, CHICKEN & A CREAM SAUCE | BBC GOOD FOOD
From bbcgoodfood.com
Reviews 5
Total Time 40 minutes
Cuisine Italian
- While the sauce is thickening boil a pan of lightly salted water with a little olive oil. Add the fettuccine and cook for 5 minutes till tender yet still firm or to the guidlines on the packet. Drain and transfer to a warmed bowl. Layer the chicken slices over the top and once the sauce is ready pour over the top of the chicken. Garnish with parsely and serve.
PASTA WITH CREAM SAUCE RECIPE - REAL SIMPLE
Reviews 4
Total Time 20 minutes
Calories 838 calories per serving
- Add the cooked pasta and Parmesan and stir until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes.
PASTA WITH CREAM SAUCE RECIPE - REAL SIMPLE
Reviews 4
Total Time 20 minutes
Calories 838 calories per serving
- Add the cooked pasta and Parmesan and stir until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes.
10 BEST CREAM CHEESE PASTA SAUCE RECIPES - YUMMLY
From yummly.com
7 BEST ALFREDO SAUCE RECIPES WITHOUT HEAVY CREAM - PASTA.C…
From pasta.com
TOMATO-CREAM SAUCE FOR PASTA RECIPE | ALLRECIPES
From allrecipes.com
PESTO CREAM SAUCE RECIPE | ALLRECIPES
From allrecipes.com
CREAM SAUCE SEAFOOD PASTA, CREAMY WHITE WINE SAUCE - THA…
From thatspicychick.com
7 BEST PINK SAUCE PASTA RECIPES - PASTA.COM
From pasta.com
HEARTS OF PALM PASTA WITH SPINACH CREAM SAUCE - A SPIC…
From aspicyperspective.com
CHICKEN AND BACON PASTA WITH SPINACH AND TOMATOES IN ...
From juliasalbum.com
BAKED CREAM CHEESE PASTA WITH SHRIMP | EASY WEEKNIGHT RECIP…
From easyweeknightrecipes.com
THREE INGREDIENT CREAMY PASTA SAUCE (VIDEO)
From vikalinka.com
HAM AND PEAS PASTA WITH GARLIC PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE - DAM…
From damndelicious.net
CREAM CHEESE PASTA SAUCE - RIVERTEN KITCHEN
From rivertenkitchen.com
CREAMY PASTA SAUCE WITHOUT CREAM | VIDEO - NISH KITCHEN
From nishkitchen.com
10 BEST CHICKEN WITH CREAM SAUCE RECIPES - YUMMLY
From yummly.com
VEGAN MUSHROOM CREAM SAUCE FOR PASTA - THE SPRUCE EATS
From thespruceeats.com
HELLO FRESH CREAM SAUCE BASE INGREDIENTS - ALL INFORMATION ...
From therecipes.info
EASY CREAM SAUCE RECIPE WITH VARIATIONS - THE SPRUCE EATS
From thespruceeats.com
PUMPKIN PASTA SAUCE {READY IN 20 MINUTES!} - WELLPLATED.COM
From wellplated.com
VEGAN MUSHROOM CREAM SAUCE FOR PASTA - THE SPRUCE EATS
From thespruceeats.com
HELLO FRESH CREAM SAUCE BASE INGREDIENTS - ALL INFORMATION ...
From therecipes.info
EASY CREAM SAUCE RECIPE WITH VARIATIONS - THE SPRUCE EATS
From thespruceeats.com
PUMPKIN PASTA SAUCE {READY IN 20 MINUTES!} - WELLPLATED.COM
From wellplated.com
6-INGREDIENT GARLIC CREAM SAUCE - LITTLE BROKEN
From littlebroken.com
QUICK PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE RECIPE - SAUCE FANATIC
From saucefanatic.com
BEST CREAM SAUCE RECIPES FOR SALMON - BLUGLACIER
From bluglacier.com
EASY ALFREDO SAUCE (W/CREAM CHEESE) - DINNER, THEN DESSERT
From dinnerthendessert.com
THE BEST DAMN GARLIC AND OIL PASTA SAUCE RECIPES OF ALL ...
From tastessence.com
3 INGREDIENT ALFREDO SAUCE WITH EVAPORATED MILK - MY ...
From mycasualpantry.com
BAKED FISH WITH LEMON CREAM SAUCE - RECIPETIN EATS
From recipetineats.com