Creamy Vodka Pasta with Fresh Tomatoes Your New Weeknight Obsession!
Vodka pasta: Whip up this easy, creamy, and flavorful dish with fresh tomatoes in under 30 minutes. A weeknight dinner winner!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped (about ½ cup)
- 1 large clove garlic (crushed)
- 3 large tomatoes, blanched and coarsely chopped, about 3 cups (see note)
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon fresh basil leaves, chopped (¼ teaspoon dried basil)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 3 tablespoons vodka (optional)
Instructions
- In a 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes until onion is translucent. Add tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and basil; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 5 minutes to blend flavors.
- Stir in heavy cream, parsley, 3 tablespoons grated cheese, and vodka. Cook until heated through. Keep warm.
- Place pasta on a platter and top with sauce and remaining cheese.
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Notes
- For an extra punch of flavor, use San Marzano tomatoes if possible.
- Don't skip the simmering time; it allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- If not using vodka, you can simply omit it, or add a tiny splash of white wine vinegar for a touch of acidity. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Don't skip the simmering time; it allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to your spice preference.
- If not using vodka, you can simply omit it, or add a tiny splash of white wine vinegar for a touch of acidity. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.