Pink Vodka Sauce with Pasta

Submitted by peachez

"When I'm making spaghetti sauce I set aside and freeze a few dollops of the tomato paste just so I can make this delicious sauce."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 shallots, sliced thin
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1⁄2 cup vodka
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄4 cup combination black and pimento stuffed green olive, sliced
• 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• salt
• 1 lb pasta, cooked and drained

directions

1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, add the shallots and saute till tender and starting to colour (approx. 10 minutes).
2. Add the thyme& basil, saute another minute.
3. Add the whipping cream and vodka, stirring to mix.
4. Simmer until the sauce starts to thicken (approx. 10 minutes).
5. Add the tomato paste, 1/2 Cup grated cheese and sliced olives mix, stir to combine.
6. Add mixture to cooked/ drained pasta.
7. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 Cup grated cheese and pepper on top of the pasta when ready to serve.

Reviews

[BecR2400]

Absolutely wonderful! I served this delectable pink vodka sauce over bowtie pasta and chunks of precooked chicken breast meat and asparagus spears. Divine--thanks Peachez! :) Becky

 

[susie cooks]

This is fantastic! My family already asked when I can make it again!