Limoncello or Vodka Pasta Sauce

Submitted by Pellerin

"Fantastic on pasta, ravioli, chicken, or seafood. I prefer to use Limoncello, or if using Vodka, add some lemon zest and a bit of sugar to simulate. Here's a *great* recipe for making your own Limoncello, if you've got some time: http://www.recipezaar.com/167289"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 sweet onion, diced
• 1⁄2 lb fresh mushrooms, chopped
• 1 head garlic, peeled and minced (about 10-12 cloves )
• 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes (chopped or crushed, fire-roasted)
• 1⁄3 cup limoncello (I prefer limoncello, or add lemon peel & sugar to vodka) or 1/3 cup vodka (I prefer limoncello, or add lemon peel & sugar to vodka)
• 1⁄4 cup heavy cream
• 1⁄2 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (separated)
• salt & pepper
• ravioli (your choice) or other pastas (your choice)

directions

1. Heat olive oil & butter in pan over medium heat. Sauté onion until lightly golden. Add mushrooms and continue browning. Add garlic and red pepper flakes for another 1 minute. Carefully add tomatoes – should boil vigorously – watch for splatters. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, while you cook pasta of choice.
2. While pasta is draining, add basil, cream, and ½ cup of cheese and bring back up to temperature, without boiling. Taste again for salt & pepper.
3. Serve over pasta, ravioli, or paillards of chicken, or seafood - sprinkle with remaining Parm. YUM-OH!

Reviews

[I_Can_Only_Bake]

I just made this pasta and am actually eating it as I write this. This is a really simple and good recipe. I like how the cream gives it a more smooth flavor and how the pepper flakes add a nice warmth to the sauce. I wasn't too sure when to add the limoncello, so I added it when I added the tomotoes. I also added a lot of black pepper. Next time I'll add more mushrooms because I think it adds a little bit more. Thanks for sharing!