Roasted Tomato Vodka Sauce
My Roasted Tomato Vodka Sauce utilizes fresh tomatoes rather than canned and comes together easily. Perfect for a special weeknight meal!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Active Time45 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Main Course, pasta
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: roasted tomato sauce, vodka sauce
Yield: 4
Calories: 518kcal
- 4 ounces Pork Belly or Pancetta diced
- 1 pound Fresh Tomatoes San Marzano, Roma or Plum
- 1/2 pound Fresh Cherry Tomatoes
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt plus more to taste
- Ground Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme Leaves
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Basil Leaves plus more for serving
- 3/4 cup Vodka good quality
- 1/4 cup Chicken Broth
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan plus more for serving
- 1/2 pound Cooked Pasta
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Place San Marzano, Roma or Plum tomatoes (whole) on a baking sheet along with your garlic and drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil. Roast for 30 minutes, turning halfway through. Remove from oven, let cool and peel off skins.
While your tomatoes and garlic are roasting, dice the pork belly or pancetta and add it to a large pan. If you are using pork belly, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt and cook over medium heat until fat begins to render.
Next, dice the onions, add them to the pork belly and continue to cook until your onions are soft; another 5 – 10 minutes.
Add the vodka and reduce by half. Then add your roasted tomatoes + garlic, cherry tomatoes and broth. Stir and break up tomatoes to blend the sauce. Add the fresh herbs and cook for 5 – 10 more minutes, until your cherry tomatoes have burst.
Now add the heavy cream and stir; allowing your sauce to cook a few minutes longer without boiling.
Finally add the cooked pasta, parmesan cheese and toss to combine. Top with more cheese, fresh basil and enjoy!
Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 886mg | Potassium: 535mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1822IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 2mg