Sinful Vodka Sauce (Low-Carb, Gluten-Free & Grain-Free)
Good things come to those who wait. And waiting for this vodka sauce to cook to perfection is worth every second! It is so delicious, it's sinful!
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Mixing Spoon
- Cutting Board
- Sharp Knife
- Measuring Cups
- Immersion Blender (Optional)
Ingredients
- ¼ Cup Butter, Grass-fed
- 1 Small Onion, Chopped
- 3 Garlic Cloves, minced (optional)
- ½ Cup Vodka
- 28 Ounce Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- Himalayan Pink Salt to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the onion and garlic in butter until they become soft and slightly browned, or about 10 minutes.
- Pour the vodka into the skillet, stir well and cook an additional 10 minutes.
- Add crushed tomatoes to the skillet and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring every 5 to 10 minutes to prevent burning.
- Add cream to the skillet. Simmer for 30 minutes longer, stirring every 5 to 10 minutes to prevent burning.
- Leave sauce chunky or use an immersion blender to create a creamy sauce.
- Serve sauce over pasta or veggie noodles topped with Italian Chicken.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (SparkPeople.com)
8 Servings
Amount Per Serving:
- Calories 230.7
- Total Fat 17.5 g
- Saturated Fat 10.5 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g
- Cholesterol 55.0 mg
- Sodium 243.7 mg
- Potassium 289.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate 9.5 g
- Dietary Fiber 1.1 g
- Sugars 5.4 g
- Protein 1.0 g