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.

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!

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!

yea-haaaaa!!!! love the stoli mo!!
Yeah I’ve definitely experienced a food coma over this, but it was much enjoyed!