Sarasota's Quick & Easy Vodka Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Sarasota's Quick & Easy Vodka Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) candiced Italian tomatoes (if you prefer a creamier style of sauce, you can use a crushed tomato vs. canned); 13-½ cup heavy cream (depending on how creamy you like the sauce); ⅛ cup vodka (a little more or less depending on taste, it doesn't have to be exact); 1 large shallot, fine minced (2 small shallots); 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon fresh basil, fine chopped (more to taste, or as a garnish); 1 teaspoon olive oil; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

1 (15 ounce) candiced Italian tomatoes (if you prefer a creamier style of sauce, you can use a crushed tomato vs. canned)
13-½ cup heavy cream (depending on how creamy you like the sauce)
⅛ cup vodka (a little more or less depending on taste, it doesn't have to be exact)
1 large shallot, fine minced (2 small shallots)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon fresh basil, fine chopped (more to taste, or as a garnish)
1 teaspoon olive oil
salt
pepper

1
Sauce -- In a medium to large sauce pan heat the olive oil to medium high heat and saute the shallots, garlic and red pepper flakes.
2
Cook just a minute until slightly tender.
3
Then add the vodka (remember to remove the pan from the heat when you add any alcohol), return to the heat and cook for just a minute.
4
Add the tomatoes, and reduce the heat to medium/low.
5
Cook just for 3-4 for minutes and then add in the heavy cream, basil, salt and pepper to taste.
6
Serve -- The sauce is done.
7
You can add shrimp (they can cook in the sauce in just 4-5 minutes).
8
You can also add in cooked chicken or sausage.
9
For me, I like the sauce as is.
10
Garnish -- Fresh grated parmesan and crusty bread is perfect to me.

1147

kcal

Calories

118

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (15 ounce) candiced Italian tomatoes (if you prefer a creamier style of sauce, you can use a crushed tomato vs. canned), 13-½ cup heavy cream (depending on how creamy you like the sauce), ⅛ cup vodka (a little more or less depending on taste, it doesn't have to be exact), 1 large shallot, fine minced (2 small shallots), and more.

Yes, Sarasota's Quick & Easy Vodka Cream Sauce falls under the General 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.

Sarasota's Quick & Easy Vodka Cream Sauce

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