One Shot Sauce
Transform your weeknight dinners with the bold and indulgent flavors of One Shot Sauce—a creamy, spirit-infused pasta sauce that comes together in just 10 minutes! This recipe features a rich blend of tomato paste, heavy cream, and grated Parmesan cheese, elevated by the subtle kick of a shot of vodka, bourbon, or whiskey for an irresistible depth of flavor. Enhanced with fragrant garlic, a hint of crushed red pepper flakes, and fresh basil, this versatile sauce is perfect for pasta, roasted veggies, or drizzling over your favorite proteins. Quick and effortless, One Shot Sauce will bring gourmet flair to your table in no time, perfect for when you need an impressive dish in a hurry.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1.5 ounces shot of vodka, bourbon, or whiskey
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 0.25 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2 minutes, allowing it to caramelize slightly.
Carefully pour in the shot of your chosen spirit (vodka, bourbon, or whiskey). Stir and let it simmer for 1 to 2 minutes to cook off the alcohol while infusing the flavor.
Lower the heat and whisk in the heavy cream until fully combined, then simmer for another 1 to 2 minutes.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens slightly.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Remove from heat and sprinkle in the chopped fresh basil just before serving.
Serve warm over cooked pasta, roasted vegetables, or as a finishing sauce for proteins. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
888 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.3 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.4 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 140 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 1592 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.1 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 10.9 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 261 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 560 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
