Lite spicy tomato-vodka sauce

By barbsjustagirl

A combination of two sauces packs a one-two punch of heat and flavor to your pasta.

108 calories, 5 grams total fat, 2 gram saturated, 3 g protein

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup chopped pepperoni slices
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• 1 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 2 28 oz cans whole tomatoes in juice
• 1/2 cup vodka
• 1 fresh bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 Tblsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Details

Servings 7

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in large saute pan over medium high heat. Saute onions and pepperoni until onion is soft. Stir in garlic, pepper flakes and basil. Cook until fragrant, about a minute. Add tomato sauce. Cook one minute. Stir in tomatoes, vodka, bay leaf and salt. Crush tomatoes into chunks with a spoon. Bring sauce to a boil, reduce heat to medium low, and simmer until reduced by a third, about 30 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Stir in vinegar, cream, and Parmesan.