Spicy Vodka Sauce

19 Feb, 2025

Ingredients:

• One can San Marzano Tomatoes (Only need the whole tomatoes)
• 4 cloves Garlic, finely minced
• 2 Tbsp Calabrian Chiles
• 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
• Olive Oil
• 1/4 Cup Vodka
• 1 cup Heavy Cream
• 2 Basil Leaves
• Parsley for garnish (Optional)

Instructions:

1. Sauté Garlic over medium heat until fragrant
2. Add tomato paste and sauté until raw tomato smell dissipates
3. Add Calabrian chiles and sauté for 30 seconds
4. Add vodka and simmer until alcohol smell dissipates
5. Add only the whole tomatoes from the can and the two basil leaves
6. Simmer for 20 minutes until tomatoes lose the raw smell and sauce has thickened. While simmering break up the tomatoes
7. Shut off heat and mix in heavy cream. If the sauce is loose, put it over low heat to thicken up.