• Sauce-y!

    by Mo • September 21, 2009 • pasta, sauces, vegetarian • 2 Comments

    It’s been almost a year.

    A year since I was granted the recipe for one of the finest sauces I’ve ever had the pleasure of devouring. A sauce so good that it puts most people in a prolonged state of pure joy (or a straight-up food coma). I’m talking about pasta’s BFF-the vodka sauce.

    Some friends of mine came to visit recently and I found myself in a frenzy trying to find a dish that would be (A) filling, (B) delicious, and (C) special enough for some out-of-town guests. Presto vodka sauce! While my sauce simmered, we sipped on the Ommegang brew, “Three Philosphers” and munched on mustard cheese, salami and fresh bread.

    Appetizers and Beer

    A friend of mine passed on this easy and delicious recipe and I’ve stuck by it ever since. You can tweak to make it your own but this version is wonderful on its own! Bon appetit!

    Sauce!

    Vodka Sauce

    1 stick butter

    1 medium onion, chopped

    2-3 cloves garlic

    1 cup vodka (I used Stoli, but any decent vodka will do)

    2 (28oz.) cans diced tomatoes

    1/2 pint heavy cream

    1 cup frozen peas (optional)

    salt and pepper to taste

    In a large pot, melt down butter and cook onions and garlic-about 10 minutes. Add vodka and simmer over low heat for another 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper and cook uncovered for about 30 minutes.

    While stirring, slowly add heavy cream. Add peas and cook until heated through.

    Serve over your favorite pasta!

    About Mo

    The Story of Mo

    Told by Holly

    Maureen (Mo) Sullivan is one of the three crows holding down the Jamaica Plain Nest. Originally from New Jersey, she is the first person to introduce the words “yuengling” and “taylor ham” into my vocabulary. Although she still enjoys these nostalgic tastes, her culinary palette goes far beyond these items. Mo is always ready to take on the challenge of a new dish, but is equally happy reinventing the classics. When it comes to beverages, Three Philosophers, Stone, La Chouffe or any other finely crafted brew will stop this crow mid flight. Her Kitchen philosophy is simple: no meal should be created without the accompaniment of great tunes and that the best dinner parties should end with dancing.

    Living in a house filled with wonderful yet hungry roommates Mo has become a master at feeding the masses with home cooked meals. Some notable dishes include Vegetarian Chili, Vodka Sauce w/ Linguine, Baked Mac and Cheese, and who can forget all of the Pizza Plans! Mo also happens to be a member of the Crow Bake team, alongside Emily and Riane and has perfected the art of making cheesecakes. She never lets a friend’s birthday pass without whipping up a tasty treat; in return we jokingly refer to her as “Mama” Mo. It is her strong ties to family and friends as well as her inclusive nature that helps to keep us crows such a tight knit group.

    http://crowsinthekitchen.com

    2 Responses to Sauce-y!

    1. September 21, 2009 at 11:09 pm

      yea-haaaaa!!!! love the stoli mo!!

    2. Holly
      September 22, 2009 at 6:21 am

      Yeah I’ve definitely experienced a food coma over this, but it was much enjoyed!

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