Pizza Alla Vodka
Indulge in the ultimate fusion of comfort foods with Pizza Alla Vodka—where creamy vodka sauce meets the cheesy perfection of homemade pizza. This recipe elevates your traditional pizza night by swapping out tomato sauce for a rich, silky vodka-infused blend made with heavy cream, garlic, and a touch of heat from crushed red pepper flakes. Topped with gooey mozzarella and fragrant fresh basil, this 12-inch pizza emerges from the oven with a perfectly crisp crust and irresistible golden-bubbly cheese. Ideal for date nights or cozy dinners, this gourmet twist pairs beautifully with a sprinkle of Parmesan for an extra savory finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, Pizza Alla Vodka guarantees to be a showstopper at your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 ball (for a 12-inch pizza) Pizza dough
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 large, minced Garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 cup (canned or fresh) Diced tomatoes
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Vodka
- 0.5 teaspoons (or to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons (or to taste) Black pepper
- 2 cups, shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 6 leaves (whole or sliced) Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cups, grated (optional, for garnish) Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to the highest temperature it allows (typically 500°F or 260°C) and place a pizza stone or a baking sheet inside to heat up.
On a floured surface, stretch the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle and set aside.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt the butter with the olive oil.
Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the tomato paste and let it cook for another minute to caramelize slightly.
Add the diced tomatoes, and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in the vodka and let it simmer for 2 minutes to cook off the alcohol.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the sauce cool slightly.
Spread the prepared vodka sauce evenly over the stretched pizza dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the sauce.
Carefully transfer the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crisp and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately garnish with fresh basil leaves and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Let the pizza cool for 2 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Pizza Alla Vodka!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1157 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.3 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.5 g | 187% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 191 mg | 64% | |
| Sodium | 1977 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.5 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 43.6 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 752 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 720 mg | 15% | |
*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.
