Creamy Tomato-Vodka Sauce

By melanieroe

Prep Time: 30 min
Total Time: 30 min

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 130 (Calories from Fat 80); Total Fat 9g (Saturated Fat 4g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 20mg; Sodium 270mg; Total Carbohydrate 8g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 5g); Protein 2g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 10%; Calcium 6%; Iron 8% Exchanges: 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, chopped (1/3 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen® organic crushed tomatoes with basil, undrained
• 1/2 cup vodka
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea salt)
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup whipping cream

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from bettycrocker.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until crisp-tender.
2. Stir in tomatoes, vodka, sugar, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in whipping cream. Heat just until hot.
3. Serve over cooked pasta as desired.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.