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Creamy Vodka Red Sauce

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A rich and creamy tomato sauce that is amazing on homemade pizza or tossed with your favorite pasta.
Course Basics, Sauces
Cuisine Italian
Keyword sauces
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 3 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 2 medium garlic cloves finely grated
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • One 28 ounce can whole tomatoes with their juices
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup vodka
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Once the butter has melted, add the onion and cook for about 3 minutes, until softened but not browned.
  • Add the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  • Crush the tomatoes by hand, cut them with kitchen scissors directly in the can, or break them down with an immersion blender or potato masher. Add the tomatoes and their juices to the saucepan. Simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced by about an inch and thickened.
  • Turn off the heat and add the heavy cream and vodka. Blend with an immersion blender until creamy and smooth. You can also carefully transfer the sauce to a high powered blender.
  • Return the sauce to the saucepan and simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes to develop the flavor and thicken it further. Taste and add salt as needed. Let the sauce cool completely before using it on frozen pizzas.

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Notes

  • This recipe makes enough sauce for several pizzas, depending on how much sauce you prefer.
  • Use a thin layer on pizza to keep the crust from becoming soggy.
  • Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Extra sauce is delicious served with pasta, meatballs, or warm bread.
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