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Homemade vodka tomato sauce tossed with pasta and shrimp and served on a pale blue plate and white counter
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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
Active Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course, pasta
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: roasted tomato sauce, vodka sauce
Yield: 4
Calories: 518kcal
Author: Kate O'Brien

Materials

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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!

Nutrition

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