Spaghetti Sauce With Vodka

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Servings: 12 Difficulty: Advanced
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A rich, creamy-tomato sauce with a hint of spice and depth from vodka.
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Spaghetti Sauce With Vodka

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 12 Calories: 6.7

Description

This Spaghetti Sauce with Vodka is a luxurious twist on classic Italian-American cuisine. The addition of vodka helps to unlock the deep flavors of the tomatoes while adding a subtle warmth that balances the acidity. Simmered with lean ground beef, earthy mushrooms, and briny pimiento-stuffed green olives, this sauce offers a complex flavor profile that is both savory and comforting. The long simmer time allows the ingredients to meld together, creating a thick, robust sauce that clings beautifully to spaghetti. It is perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner or a special weekend meal. Serve over fresh pasta with a sprinkle of parsley for a restaurant-quality dish at home.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Finely chop 2 white onions and 6 garlic cloves.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  3. Add the chopped onions and garlic to the hot oil.
  4. Sauté the onions and garlic until they are soft and limp, about 10 minutes.
  5. Season the onions with salt and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper.
  6. Add 3/4 cup of vodka mixed with 1 tablespoon of vinegar in three separate additions.
  7. Allow the liquid to reduce to a glaze after each addition before adding the next.
  8. Add 2 pounds of lean ground beef to the onion mixture.
  9. Sauté the beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned.
  10. Puree or crush 2 large cans of whole tomatoes along with their juices.
  11. Add the crushed tomatoes to the beef and onion mixture.
  12. Stir in basil to taste, 1 pound of cleaned and sliced mushrooms, and 6 to 8 ounces of sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives along with their jar juices.
  13. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low.
  14. Simmer the sauce for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  15. Taste the sauce before serving and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 6.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.7mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 1.6g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g2%
Sugars 0.7g
Protein 0.2g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

The sauce should be seasoned on the salty side before serving to balance the acidity of the tomatoes.

This sauce freezes well. Store in airtight containers for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating.

If you prefer a vegetarian version, omit the ground beef and increase the quantity of mushrooms for added texture and umami.

Fresh basil is recommended for the best flavor, but dried basil can be used if fresh is unavailable.

Keywords: spaghetti sauce, vodka sauce, italian, ground beef, tomato sauce, mushrooms, olives, garlic, onions, simmered sauce, pasta sauce, dinner recipe, comfort food, mediterranean, home cooking, rich sauce, herbs, basil, parsley, olive oil, black pepper
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