Pasta with Fire-Roasted Vodka Sauce

A perfect Meatless Monday dish that comes together in a flash.

6 servings

Pasta Fire Roasted Vodka Sauce Cheap Easy Dinner Relish

Pasta with vodka sauce is an American invention that combines tomato sauce with a splash of vodka and cream. The addition of fire-roasted tomatoes adds a subtle smoky flavor.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup diced onion (about 4 ounces)
3/4 cup carrots, diced
1/3 cup vodka
1 can (14-ounce) diced fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-ounce) diced tomatoes with roasted garlic, undrained
1 cup water
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/4 cup heavy cream
6 cups hot cooked penne (about 12 ounces)

Prep Time - 5
Cook Time - 25

Instructions

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrot; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 4 minutes.
Add vodka and next 7 ingredients (vodka through pepper); bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add cream; stir. Serve over hot penne.

Recipe by Jean Kressy.

Nutritional Info (per serving)