My Husband fell in love with Vodka Sauce at a local restaurant. The
restaurant wasn’t sure if their Vodka was Gluten Free. (The bottle doesn’t come
with ingredients.) You know me, if I can make it Gluten Free I accept that
challenge. Here it is, now we can all enjoy this creamy tomato pasta dish. It was
super simple and quick to throw together. I served it with grilled chicken breast
or grilled shrimp for a fast and great meal.
Penne Pasta with Vodka Sauce
Serves 4-6
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
½ cup of Diced Onion or Shallots
1 Tablespoon minced Garlic
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ Cup Vodka
1 28 oz. can of Crushed Tomatoes
2/3 Cup Heavy Cream
½ Cup grated Parmesan Cheese, plus more for topping
1/3 Cup fresh Basil leaves, chopped
Salt and Pepper to taste
Cooked Penne Pasta or Spaghetti Noodles
In a large sauce pan over medium heat, add the oil, onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Sauté until onion is softened, about 3-5 minutes.
Add the vodka and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 5 minutes, to remove the alcohol and the harsh taste. Add the tomatoes and simmer another 5 minutes. Stir in the cream, cheese, and basil. Heat just until cheese melts.Add salt and pepper and taste for seasoning.
Serve over the hot pasta, top with additional Parmesan Cheese and Basil. Serve with grilled
chicken or grilled shrimp on top.
*Gluten Free use Gluten Free Pasta. To check if the Vodka is Gluten Free, check this web site.