Vodka Blush Pasta Sauce With Fresh Pasta Recipe

Name: Vodka Blush Pasta Sauce With Fresh Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 lb prosciutto, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (recipe suggests using Francesco Rinaldi ToBe Healthy Tomato & Basil sauce); 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced; 1/4 cup vodka; 1/2 cup light cream; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 lb cooked pasta (fettuccine, penne or farfalle)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 lb prosciutto, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (recipe suggests using Francesco Rinaldi ToBe Healthy Tomato & Basil sauce)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced
1/4 cup vodka
1/2 cup light cream
salt and pepper, to taste
1 lb cooked pasta (fettuccine, penne or farfalle)

1
In a large saute pan, heat olive oil.
2
Brown the prosciutto.
3
Add garlic and pepper flakes and saute for about 30 seconds.
4
Add the spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, parsley, basil and vodka. Bring to a simmer and cook 12-15 minutes (it is okay if it simmers a little longer).
5
While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions.
6
With 5 minutes left on the pasta, add light cream to the spaghetti sauce mixture and stir to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes.
7
Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
8
Drain pasta and serve with sauce.

602

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 lb prosciutto, chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Vodka Blush Pasta Sauce With Fresh Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vodka Blush Pasta Sauce With Fresh Pasta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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