Pink Vodka Sauce with Pasta Fast Easy
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this fast and easy Pink Vodka Sauce with Pasta recipe! Perfect for weeknight dinners or date-night indulgence, this creamy pasta dish comes together in just 30 minutes. A luscious blend of crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, and a splash of vodka creates the signature pink sauce, while a hint of red pepper flakes adds a subtle kick. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, sautéed onions, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, every bite is packed with rich, savory flavor. Tossed with your favorite pasta and garnished with fresh basil, this dish is as versatile as it is delicious. Quick to prepare yet irresistibly gourmet, it’s your go-to recipe for a restaurant-quality meal at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 14 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining and set the pasta aside.
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the butter melts, add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes, letting the flavors meld together.
Add the vodka to the skillet and simmer for another 5 minutes to cook off the alcohol.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss well to coat it in the pink vodka sauce. If the sauce is too thick, stir in a bit of the reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is achieved.
Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious Pink Vodka Sauce with Pasta!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1816 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.2 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.9 g | 254% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 222 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 3127 mg | 136% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.9 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.5 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.9 g | ||
| Protein | 40.8 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 578 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1114 mg | 24% | |
*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.
