Vodka Marinara Sauce The Cheaters Way 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.

VODKA AND CREAM MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the marinara sauce and vodka in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Simmer for 3 minutes to thicken. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cream. Serve atop your favorite shape of cooked pasta.

VODKA MARINARA SAUCE (THE CHEATER'S WAY)

Steps:

• 1. combine 1/4 cup vodka and red pepper; set aside. 2. heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. add onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. add garlic and salt; cook 1 minute more. 3. add vodka/red pepper mixture. cook over high heat until vodka is nearly evaporated. stir in marinara sauce and additional vodka (if desired); simmer 5 minutes. 4. add cream, sour cream, basil and parmesan; heat through, another 5-10 minutes or so. serve with your favorite hot pasta and enjoy! makes 4-6 servings.

CHEF JOHN'S PENNE WITH VODKA SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook and stir bacon and rosemary sprig with olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat until bacon renders its fat but is not crisp, about 5 minutes. Pour vodka into the skillet, standing back to avoid any flare-ups. Raise heat to high and continue to cook until the vodka reduces to about 2 tablespoons.
• Pour heavy cream into skillet, stir briefly, and add black pepper; bring sauce to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir until sauce has slightly reduced, 3 to 4 minutes. Mix marinara sauce and water into cream mixture and bring to a simmer. Lower heat and simmer sauce 20 to 25 minutes to blend flavors.
• Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still chewy, about 10 minutes; drain and return to pot. Pour sauce over penne and stir to combine. Turn off heat, cover pot with a lid, and let stand 5 minutes for pasta to absorb sauce. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.