Best Vodka Sauce is creamy, rich and silky smooth with amazing tomato parmesan flavor! This vodka sauce recipe comes together in only 20 minutes and goes perfect with any pasta!
Cook the pasta according to package directions, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Drain and set aside.
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
Add the onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring constantly for 4-5 minutes until the onion is soft.
Stir in the tomato paste, and cook stirring constantly for one minute.
Carefully pour in the vodka and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Stir in the tomato sauce, bring to a boil, immediately turn the heat down and allow the sauce to simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the heavy cream and parmesan until smooth.
Add in reserved cooking water as desired to thin the sauce to your desired consistency.
Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper as desired.
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Notes
Note on Vodka: Any brand of vodka is fine for this recipe. The alcohol completely cooks out so this sauce doesn't taste like vodka.Note on Cheese: It's best to always use freshly grated (not pre-shredded/bagged) cheese for best results.Note: The nutrition facts account for the sauce mixed with one and one half Cups of pasta.