Not Quite Vodka Cream Sauce

From Sabreland | Main Dishes | Italian

Skinny Girl Vodka (60 proof) and light cream reduce the calories and fat, while plenty of garlic, onion, and fresh basil keep the flavor rocking!

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cal Calories 148kcal
fat Total Fat 6g
sat fat Saturated Fat 3g
chol Cholesterol 16mg
sodium Sodium 429mg
Low carbs Total Carbohydrate 8g
Serving size 184g Calories from fat 56kcal Fiber 2g Protein 2g Sugar 4g

Ingredients

  • 16 medium tomatoes on the vine (about 2 1/2 pounds)
  • 1 medium white onion
  • 8 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp fresh oregano
  • 1/2 oz fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/4 cup 60 proof vodka
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 cup light cream
  • 1 tbsp butter

Directions

  1. Cut the tomatoes into eights and add to blender, blend well
  2. Once the tomatoes are well blended, push through a strainer to remove seeds, set the puree aside
  3. Finely mince the onions and garlic
  4. Finely chop the oregano and half of the basil
  5. In a wide pot, add the olive oil and heat
  6. Add the onion, heat for about one minute and then add the garlic
  7. Saute the onion and garlic until tender
  8. Add 1/2 cup of vodka and cook for two minutes
  9. Add the tomato puree ant tomato sauce and stir well
  10. Add the chopped oregano and basil and the salt
  11. Add the remaining vodka
  12. Bring to a boil and then drop to low heat
  13. Simmer for at least one hour
  14. Add the light cream and butter, stir well
  15. Bring to high heat again and let boil for about 15 minutes, reducing and thickening the sauce
  16. Drop the heat to low and bring down to a simmer
  17. While simmering, chiffonade the remaining basil and add to the sauce
  18. Simmer for another 30 to 45 minutes
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