North Jersey Vodka Sauce Food

VODKA SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook 2 chopped shallots in a skillet with 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat, about 3 minutes. Add 3/4 cup heavy cream, 2 cups Perfect Marinara Sauce (see Cook's Note) and a pinch of red pepper flakes; heat through. Stir in 1/4 cup grated parmesan and 1 to 2 tablespoons vodka; season with salt. Toss with penne.

THE BEST VODKA SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil and 1 tbs of butter in a large sauté pan or pot.
• Add onion and chopped garlic. Sauté until soft.
• Add Italian Seasoning, pepper flakes (of desires) and lightly season with salt and pepper.
• Add the vodka and the heat up and boil for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the crushed tomatoes and season with salt, pepper and a little more Italian seasoning.
• Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally
• Add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
• Season to taste and add 1 tbs of butter.
• Add pasta water to save and serve over prepared penne pasta.

VODKA SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook 2 minced shallots in a skillet with butter over medium heat until slightly softened, 3 minutes. Add 1 minced garlic clove and a pinch of red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds. Remove from the heat. Add 1/2 cup vodka, a 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes and some salt. Simmer, stirring, 7 minutes. Stir in 2/3 cup heavy cream and simmer until thickened, 3 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup grated parmesan and a handful of torn basil. Toss with 12 ounces cooked penne, adding some pasta-cooking water to loosen.

NORTH JERSEY VODKA SAUCE

Steps:

• Soak the peppercorns in the vodka. Meanwhile, saute the onion, garlic, and proscuitto in the olive oil in a medium saucepan. When the onion is clear, add the vodka and peppercorn mixture. Cook over medium heat until most of the alcohol evaporates (the smell of the steam will let you know). Add the crushed tomatoes, basil, and oregano and simmer for at least an hour. Just before serving, stir in the heavy cream just until heated. Serve over penne (or your favorite pasta) with fresh grated parmesan and crusty bread.