Ziti with Creamy Vodka Sauce
A classic pasta dish featuring ziti in a flavorful vodka-infused creamy sauce with hints of tomato and Parmesan, topped with fresh basil.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Servings: 4 servings
Full Ingredient List
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon milk or cream
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 3 tablespoons tomato sauce
- 8 ounces ziti pasta, cooked and drained
- 1 1/2 shots (about 4 1/2 tablespoons) vodka
- 1 dash white pepper
Vodka Sauce
Tools and Equipment
Ingredients
| Quantity |
Name |
Preparation Notes |
Substitutions |
| 2 tablespoons |
salted butter |
|
|
| 2 medium |
garlic cloves |
minced |
|
| 1/2 cup |
sour cream |
|
light sour cream |
| 1 tablespoon |
milk or cream |
|
|
| 1/2 cup plus additional for serving |
shredded Parmesan cheese |
|
|
| 1 tablespoon plus more for garnish |
chopped fresh basil |
|
|
| 3 tablespoons |
tomato sauce |
|
marinara sauce |
| 1 1/2 shots (about 4 1/2 tablespoons) |
vodka |
|
white wine |
| 1 dash |
white pepper |
|
|
Instructions
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Step 1:
In a medium skillet, melt the butter and brown the minced garlic.
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Step 2:
Stir in the sour cream, milk or cream, Parmesan cheese, chopped basil, tomato sauce, and white pepper until the mixture is bubbly and heated through.
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Step 3:
Add the vodka to the sauce and mix well.
Pasta
Tools and Equipment
Ingredients
| Quantity |
Name |
Preparation Notes |
Substitutions |
| 8 ounces |
ziti pasta |
cooked and drained |
|
Instructions
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Step 1:
Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions and drain.
Final Assembly
Ingredients
| Quantity |
Name |
Preparation Notes |
Substitutions |
Instructions
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Step 1:
Pour the vodka sauce over the cooked ziti pasta. Toss to combine evenly.
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Step 2:
Serve in individual bowls and top with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Additional Information
Notes: Consider doubling the sauce if you prefer extra sauce with your pasta. You can substitute marinara sauce for tomato sauce if needed.
