Nonna Maria's Pasta alla Vodka
This Pasta alla Vodka recipe is a treasured family favorite from my grandmother's Brooklyn kitchen, reimagined for the modern home cook. The creamy tomato sauce, enhanced with a splash of vodka, creates a velvety texture that perfectly coats the pasta. It's a beautiful balance of rich flavors that comes together quickly for a weeknight dinner but tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Serves
4 servings
Difficulty
easy
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Ingredients
Ingredients
Techniques: sautéing, reducing, emulsifying
Equipment
Colander
Measuring Cups And Spoons
Grater For Cheese
Sharp Knife And Cutting Board
Large, Deep Skillet Or Sauté Pan
This recipe comes together quickly, so have all your ingredients prepped and ready before you begin. The key to a silky vodka sauce is patience when incorporating the cream and maintaining a gentle simmer.
For a special touch, serve this pasta family-style in a large, warmed serving bowl. It's how my Nonna always presented pasta at Sunday dinners, creating that moment of anticipation before everyone digs in.