Macaroni alla Vodka

Took another stab at a pasta *alla Vodka* dish. This one turned out quite well. I’ve now realized I’d never actually eaten a similar dish before.

These were expensive #KitchenExperiments for these realizations after having to replace my almost $300 blender from my last attempt at this dish. I’ll just soothe myself with an accidentally created glazed pumpkin cookie…

Hubby wanted seconds, so that’s a win I guess. My kid normally likes cream based sauces but he’s not here as they are celebrating with a dinner with some castmates (having just wrapped their 2+ week production of Little Shop of Horrors today). I’ll get him to try some to see his thoughts, but I’m thinking he won’t be a huge fan of the onions…

Macaroni alla Vodka Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb large elbow macaroni
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 15 oz tomato sauce
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup vodka
• 3 Tbsp salted butter
• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
• 3 tsp minced garlic
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper, plus more to taste
• Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions (you don’t want too soft as will be added to sauce when done). Then, drain and set aside.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat on stovetop.
3. Add 2 Tbsp salted butter and 2 Tbsp EVOO and heat.
4. Saute chopped 1 yellow onion and 3 tsp minced garlic butter, until soft.
5. Turn off heat (if using open flame), then add 1 cup vodka.
6. Return to medium heat and cook 3 mins to reduce a bit.
7. Stir in 15 oz tomato sauce, until well combined.
8. Reduce heat to low (as low as you can go while still simmering).
9. Stir in the heavy whipping cream, until well combined.
10. Stir in 1/4 tsp kosher salt, 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper, and 1/8 tsp ground black pepper.
11. Stir in remaining 1 Tbsp salted butter.
12. Add drained pasta to sauce and stir gently until well coated.

NOTE: Nutrition Facts don’t include garnish of grated Parmesan Cheese.

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories	868
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.5g	35%
Saturated Fat 13.9g	70%
Cholesterol 70mg	23%
Sodium 1907mg	83%
Total Carbohydrate 118.8g	43%
Dietary Fiber 5.9g	21%
Total Sugars 6.5g
Protein 21.5g
Vitamin D 25mcg	123%
Calcium 71mg	5%
Iron 5mg	30%
Potassium 530mg	11%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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