Bloody Mary Sauce

Imagine having a Bloody Mary and a bowl of pasta all at once -- you can, with this flavorful tomato sauce based on a classic cocktail recipe.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 13 mins
• Total Time: 28 mins
• Calories: 38 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 fluid ounces vodka
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• Hot sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add diced tomatoes, vodka, lemon juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer. Cook until sauce is hot and flavors are combined, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Fill blender halfway with sauce. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Pour into a lidded jar or container. Repeat with remaining sauce.