Directions
Melt butter in a medium pan over medium heat. Add half of the basil, waiting until it begins to sizzle, then add tomato paste. Sauté for one minute, breaking down the paste with a wooden spoon. Deglaze with vodka and let cook for 1-2 minutes. Add cream. Bring to a boil, then simmer until sauce coats the back of the spoon, about 3-4 minutes. Add cheese. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then add remaining basil. Toss with your favorite Anna Pasta and serve. Serves 4
Vodka Sauce
Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Servings: 4
This tomato-based cream sauce pops with flavor from the added vodka and has become an Italian-American favorite. Serve this rich, creamy sauce over your favorite Anna Pasta or use in place of traditional tomato sauce in your favorite baked pasta dish.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup Cento Double Concentrated Tomato Paste Tube
- 1/4 cup Vodka, optional
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 2 tbsp Pecorino Romano, grated
- 1/2 tsp Cento Fine Sicilian Sea Salt, to taste
- 1/2 tsp Cento Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Directions
- Melt butter in a medium pan over medium heat. Add half of the basil, waiting until it begins to sizzle, then add tomato paste. Sauté for one minute, breaking down the paste with a wooden spoon. Deglaze with vodka and let cook for 1-2 minutes. Add cream. Bring to a boil, then simmer until sauce coats the back of the spoon, about 3-4 minutes. Add cheese. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then add remaining basil. Toss with your favorite Anna Pasta and serve. Serves 4
