Vodka Sauce

This vodka sauce recipe features crushed pepper-infused vodka for a super spicy taste, but it's still tasty even if you leave out the peppers!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 207 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 cup vodka
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can roma tomatoes, with juice
• 0.75 pound prosciutto, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine vodka and red pepper flakes. Set aside for 1 hour.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add prosciutto, garlic, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper; sauté until prosciutto is evenly browned. Pour in vodka mixture and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Crush Roma tomatoes and add to sauce with canned tomato sauce and water. Simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and cook for 2 more minutes.