Quick & Easy Weeknight Vodka Sauce

Name: Quick & Easy Weeknight Vodka Sauce
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Butter; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 6 ounces Tomato paste; 1/2 cup Heavy cream; 2 tablespoons Vodka; to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper; for serving Cooked pasta

75% authentic · Italian-American

A simplified version of vodka sauce that comes together quickly, perfect for busy weeknights. Uses fewer ingredients but still delivers a creamy, satisfying tomato flavor.

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Ingredients

Butter2 tablespoons
Garlic, minced2 cloves
Tomato paste6 ounces
Heavy cream1/2 cup
Vodka2 tablespoons
Saltto taste
Black pepperto taste
Cooked pastafor serving

Steps

1
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
2
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
3
Pour in the vodka and let it simmer for 1 minute.
4
Whisk in the heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
5
Serve immediately over cooked pasta.

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