Ina Garten Vodka Sauce Food

LIMONCELLO VODKA COLLINS

Steps:

• For the salt-sugar rim on the glasses, pour 1/4 cup of the lemon juice in a shallow bowl. Combine the salt and sugar on a small plate. Dip the rim of the glasses first in the lemon juice and then dip them lightly in the salt-sugar mixture. Set aside to dry.
• Combine the vodka, the 1 cup of lemon juice, sugar syrup, and limoncello in a large pitcher. Just before serving, pour in the sparkling water and stir.
• Fill each glass with ice. Pour the cocktail mixture over the ice, garnish each drink with a slice of lemon, and serve ice cold.

NICK AND TONI'S PENNE ALLA VECCHIA BETTOLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Heat the olive oil in a large oven proof saute pan over medium heat, add the onions and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add the red pepper flakes and dried oregano and cook for 1 minute more. Add the vodka and continue cooking until the mixture is reduced by half.
• Meanwhile, drain the tomatoes through a sieve and crush them into the pan with your hands. Add 2 teaspoons salt and a pinch of black pepper. Cover the pan with a tight fitting lid and place it in the oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove the pan from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta al dente. Drain and set aside.
• Place the tomato mixture in a blender and puree in batches until the sauce is a smooth consistency. Return to the pan.
• Reheat the sauce, add 2 tablespoons fresh oregano and enough heavy cream to make the sauce a creamy consistency. Add salt and pepper, to taste, and simmer for 10 minutes. Toss the pasta into the sauce and cook for 2 minutes more. Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan. Serve with an additional sprinkle of Parmesan and a sprinkle of fresh oregano on each plate.

LEMON DROP COCKTAILS FROM INA GARTEN/ BAREFOOT CONTESSA

Steps:

• Combine the vodka, lemon juice, and sugar and pour into a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour into martini glasses and garnish with lemon slices.

JUICE OF A FEW FLOWERS - INA GARTEN

Steps:

• Combine juices and vodka in a cocktail shaker 3/4 filled with ice. Shake until outside of shaker is frosted with condensation, about 30 seconds.
• Dip rims of martini glasses in orange juice in a small bowl. Dip wet rims in sugar.
• Divide cocktail between glasses. Garnish with mint sprigs.