ZtephenGrackus
ZtephenGrackus OP t1_itsnodq wrote
Reply to comment by J_Dawg-v3 in [Homemade] Pasta with vodka sauce. by ZtephenGrackus
Thanks dawg?
ZtephenGrackus OP t1_itqlxzs wrote
Reply to comment by cdnsalix in [Homemade] Pasta with vodka sauce. by ZtephenGrackus
I think igniting it "burns" the alcohol bite off quicker. I usually opt to just deglaze with liquor because I'm scared to burn down my apartment hahaha. I've done it before (in smaller pans, this was a big pot) and haven't noticed a huge difference in taste. Maybe just a timing difference.
ZtephenGrackus OP t1_itqlhry wrote
Reply to comment by georgke in [Homemade] Pasta with vodka sauce. by ZtephenGrackus
Maybe paprikash? Similar to a stroganoff but with tomato (and paprika).
ZtephenGrackus OP t1_itqlcyz wrote
Reply to comment by Playful_Bee9967 in [Homemade] Pasta with vodka sauce. by ZtephenGrackus
Hell yeah!
ZtephenGrackus OP t1_itqlc56 wrote
Reply to comment by JTibbs in [Homemade] Pasta with vodka sauce. by ZtephenGrackus
Those kinds of nights sometimes produce great dinners! Love this one because its a handful of pantry ingredients with a big payout.
ZtephenGrackus OP t1_itqktcn wrote
Reply to comment by Jimmy_Twotone in [Homemade] Pasta with vodka sauce. by ZtephenGrackus
I've admittedly never had store or jarred vodka sauce but I would imagine homemade is miles apart! I wouldn't think grocery store sauce would have actual vodka in it which is a key flavor (and ingredient to making it silky smooth).
ZtephenGrackus OP t1_itqklew wrote
Reply to comment by cdnsalix in [Homemade] Pasta with vodka sauce. by ZtephenGrackus
It's usually the stuff in a tube (as opposed to a can) and is much stronger than regular tomato paste. Lots of extra tomato goodness.
ZtephenGrackus OP t1_itqg0uu wrote
Reply to comment by Help_An_Irishman in [Homemade] Pasta with vodka sauce. by ZtephenGrackus
It is! I love this recipe. So streamlined and easy.
ZtephenGrackus OP t1_itpzb6h wrote
Reply to comment by Wishilikedhugs in [Homemade] Pasta with vodka sauce. by ZtephenGrackus
Philly suburbs, which you think would have passable options but nope! I've found some good ones but they're still not the same and not on every other corner like NJ. Same with diners, weirdly not a "thing" around here.
ZtephenGrackus OP t1_itpy6p2 wrote
Reply to comment by Wishilikedhugs in [Homemade] Pasta with vodka sauce. by ZtephenGrackus
NJ to PA so I feel you on the pizza (and bagels). I made extra sauce to use in a chicken parm type sandwich. Pizza would be amazing with a vodka sauce base!
ZtephenGrackus OP t1_itpxwnm wrote
Reply to comment by emkay99 in [Homemade] Pasta with vodka sauce. by ZtephenGrackus
It melds with the acid in the tomato, the bite of the garlic, the spice from the red pepper. Really a great combo. Really enhances the other flavors. It also helps blend the cream in so it doesn't break.
ZtephenGrackus OP t1_itpvcu2 wrote
Reply to comment by KrumTheBarbarian in [Homemade] Pasta with vodka sauce. by ZtephenGrackus
Not stupid at all! It's called chiffonade. You stack the leaves on top of each other and roll then cut into strips.
ZtephenGrackus OP t1_itpczlm wrote
Reply to comment by Tmsrise in [Homemade] Pasta with vodka sauce. by ZtephenGrackus
Wow this blew up overnight! Here's the recipe. It's super simple and only a few ingredients so use nice quality tomato and cheese. I use this process but will add more vodka and cook the tomatoe longer.
https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/rigatoni-with-easy-vodka-sauce/amp
ZtephenGrackus OP t1_itpctrc wrote
Reply to comment by OobleCaboodle in [Homemade] Pasta with vodka sauce. by ZtephenGrackus
Baa below got it! It adds a great bite with the tomato (and garlic and red pepper yum) and helps the cream mix.
ZtephenGrackus OP t1_itnvmji wrote
Reply to comment by Alarmed-Pie8132 in [Homemade] Pasta with vodka sauce. by ZtephenGrackus
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ZtephenGrackus OP t1_itwbek2 wrote
Reply to comment by J_Dawg-v3 in [Homemade] Pasta with vodka sauce. by ZtephenGrackus
It really does.