Pasta in Vodka Sauce Recipe
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Pasta in Vodka Sauce

By: Joelene Craver 
"This is a simple, non-time-consuming recipe, but is delicious nonetheless."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (40)

What to Drink?

Wine Barbera
 

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Original Recipe Yield 4 - 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 pound thinly sliced prosciutto
  • 3/4 cup vodka
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup half-and-half cream
  • 1 pound penne pasta

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, celery, and garlic in oil; stir until soft. Add prosciutto and vodka. Simmer until almost all liquid is gone.
  2. Add tomatoes, cayenne, and herbs. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in half and half, and heat for 3 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling salted water until done. Drain. Serve sauce over noodles.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 717 | Total Fat: 26.2g | Cholesterol: 38mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2010 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Excellent sauce! Vodka sauce is one of the simplest dishes ever and tastes like you spent...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by GIUSEPPE   view full review
This is not a true pasta in vodka sauce although it is a nice variation it is not one that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2003 by schmerna   view full review
I followed the recipe exactly and it tasted great.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2007 by KAMBRE   view full review
This is the best vodka sauce!!! I puree it when it's done and it's smooth as silk and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2005 by Jessie   view full review
I thought this sauce was absolutely terrible. At first, I thought it tasted too sweet (maybe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2004 by DIZYLISA   view full review
Wow, this recipe was fabulous. My only regret was that I didn't invite guests over to marvel...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2004 by ROSIE B   view full review
Unbelievable! This was so easy to make and out of this world! I doubled the recipe, which...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2009 by cmw   view full review
This was wonderful. So easy. Took the advice of others and used the heavy cream ( 1/2 the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2004 by Allison   view full review
This recipe was pretty good. I think I will use the heavy cream next time to make the sauce a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2003 by BMARIN   view full review
Every time I make this pasta, it's a big hit. For some variation, I add mushrooms, green...

 

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