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Penne alla Vodka – A guest post from Christy at Fudge Ripple

April 18, 2011 By Julie 23 Comments

I’m thrilled to have Christy from Fudge Ripple as a guest poster for Mommie Cooks today!  Her unique writing style drew me instantly into her blog and the delicious recipes keep me coming back for more.  I hope you enjoy reading and tasting her delicious creations as much as I do.  When you’re finished here, be sure to stop over and check out her blog.  I promise you won’t be disappointed.  On with the show!

when i received Julie’s kind invitation

to share a recipe with all of you

i got so excited

i had so many ideas about what i should share

and this one stuck

a recipe

that brings back memories of my wonderful

grandma

 

today

i share with you

spaghetti alla vodka

made with vodka soaked tomatoes


this is really simple.  peel tomatoes and cram into a jar, use a skewer to secure tomatoes if they start to float to the top.  fill the jar with vodka and store in the refrigerator for at least 5 days.  i make several jars because i like to use the tomatoes and the vodka for my sauce. leftover vodka is really great for a bloody mary pick me up.

 

spaghetti alla vodka

(printable recipe)

1 lb spaghetti or pasta of choice

olive oil

1/2 of small onion–finely diced

2 garlic cloves–finely diced

6-8 basil leaves–chiffonade

1 large tin peeled whole tomatoes or combination of vodka soaked tomatoes and tinned tomatoes to equal about 4 cups whole

1/2-1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 cup tomato soaked vodka (or other vodka you have on hand)

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup grated parmesan plus more for serving

cook pasta in salted water,  according to package instructions.  cook onions and garlic in olive oil over low heat.  meanwhile, place the tomatoes in a food processor or blender and pulse until it is smooth.  do not allow the onions and garlic to brown, but let them begin to soften and become translucent. at this point, add the tomatoes and vodka and let simmer for about  10-15 minutes.  add the basil, red pepper flakes and heavy cream and allow to heat through.  stir in parmesan, then toss drained pasta in.  if the sauce seems too thick,  use a bit of the pasta water.  shave a bit of parmesan on top of each individual serving, along with additional crushed red pepper, if you like spicy.


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Filed Under: Food, Guest Bloggers, Main Course, One Dish Meals, Other, Vegetarian Tagged With: basil, Crushed Red Pepper, food, garlic, heavy cream, Olive Oil, onion, Parmesan cheese, recipe, spaghetti, tomato, tomato soaked vodka

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Comments

  1. Nuts about food says

    April 18, 2011 at 5:52 am

    This reminds me of the old days. This is the second recipe in a week I have read that was really popular in Italy in the ’80s. For some reason, they have stopped making it, which is a pity really because it is delicious.

    Reply
  2. Lindsay @ Pinch of Yum says

    April 18, 2011 at 7:18 am

    Funny how those recipes from Grandma really stick with us! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Rita says

    April 18, 2011 at 8:10 am

    Love teh name of her blog. What a great recipe that I used to make; thank you for bringing it back. Will surprise my husband with this one soon.
    Rita

    Reply
  4. JulieD says

    April 18, 2011 at 8:58 am

    Oh this sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing this recipe, Christy! Pinning it to save for later. 🙂

    Reply
  5. anne says

    April 18, 2011 at 10:02 am

    i love grandma recipes!! great post, anne

    Reply
  6. Sanjeeta kk says

    April 18, 2011 at 10:40 am

    Oh I love granny’ recipes and this looks perfect, Julie!

    Reply
  7. Mari's Cakes says

    April 18, 2011 at 11:20 am

    Delicioso! I am sure this sauce is delicious. Thanks Julie for sharing guest post of fugde ripple.

    Have a Happy Easter week!

    Reply
  8. Laura in Cancun says

    April 18, 2011 at 12:22 pm

    vodka-soaked tomatoes? Yes, please!

    Reply
  9. Jenna says

    April 18, 2011 at 2:36 pm

    Wow, I love how the tomatoes are soaked in vodka for 5 days!! That’s awesome. And Bloody Mary’s are also awesome–I just discovered them this past year.

    Reply
  10. Miel Abeille says

    April 18, 2011 at 10:15 pm

    OMG! Vodka infused tomatoes?! This is an amazing (and fun!) recipe to make! I can’t wait to try it!!!

    Reply
  11. Mandy - The Complete Cook Book says

    April 19, 2011 at 1:02 am

    Fabulous guest post – Spaghetti alla Vodca sounds incredible. I love that you have used so few ingredients to produce such a taste-explosion meal.
    🙂 Mandy

    Reply
  12. Kristen says

    April 19, 2011 at 8:55 am

    This sounds like an amazing dish. Thanks for a great guest post!

    Reply
  13. Anna Johnston says

    April 19, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    Well., you know how much I love a good hand me down recipe, so this ones a keeper, thanks for sharing Christy 🙂

    Reply
  14. Rach says

    April 19, 2011 at 10:11 pm

    This looks and sounds so delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

    Reply
  15. Megan says

    April 24, 2011 at 1:08 am

    Curious if it would be okay to use tomatoes not soaked in vodka? We try not to have alcohol in the house here..

    • Julie replied: — April 25th, 2011 @ 4:13 pm

      I don’t see why you couldn’t do the dish without soaking in vodka. The alcohol does add an extra level of flavor, but I’m guessing it would still be delicious regardless!

    Reply
  16. Maranda says

    April 26, 2011 at 10:41 pm

    What a wonderful dish! I love the idea of soaking the tomatoes in vodka to make this sauce. And then to have a bloody mary pick me up with it??? Yes please! Well…in about 4 months for me anyway.

    Reply
  17. classycareergirl says

    April 30, 2011 at 3:10 pm

    Yummy! This is a perfect Sunday dinner recipe and I think I am going to use it tomorrow! Thanks!

    Reply
  18. Sorta Southern Single Mom says

    May 1, 2011 at 7:38 am

    I love penne alla vodka… but vodka-soaked tomatoes WOW! Then again, I tried Whipped Cream Vodka last night, so maybe I’m just in that frame of mind… BTW, it’s so good it’s dangerous!

    Reply
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