Lite Spicy Tomato-Vodka Sauce Recipe

Name: Lite Spicy Tomato-Vodka Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup diced onion; ½ cup chopped turkey pepperoni (1.5 oz.); 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon dried basil; ¼ cup tomato paste; 2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, in juice; ½ cup vodka; 1 fresh bay leaf; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; ⅓ cup heavy cream; ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup diced onion
½ cup chopped turkey pepperoni (1.5 oz.)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 ½ teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
¼ cup tomato paste
2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, in juice
½ cup vodka
1 fresh bay leaf
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
⅓ cup heavy cream
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese

1
Heat oil in a large saute pan over med-high heat.
2
Add in onion and pepperoni; saute until onions are soft, about 4 minutes.
3
Stir in garlic, pepper flakes, and basil; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4
Stir in tomato paste to coat mixture and saute 1 minute.
5
Stir in tomato, vodka, bay leaf, and salt; crush tomatoes into chunks with a spoon.
6
Bring sauce to a boil; decrease heat to med-low, and simmer until reduced by a third, about 30 minutes.
7
Discard bay leaf.
8
Stir in vinegar, cream, and Parmesan.
9
Serve sauce over hot cooked pasta.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 cup diced onion, ½ cup chopped turkey pepperoni (1.5 oz.), 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Lite Spicy Tomato-Vodka Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lite Spicy Tomato-Vodka Sauce

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