{"id":2237,"date":"2013-07-22T12:38:02","date_gmt":"2013-07-22T19:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/blog\/?p=2237"},"modified":"2023-07-15T11:40:55","modified_gmt":"2023-07-15T18:40:55","slug":"pasta-alla-vodka-with-fresh-tomatoes-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/pasta-alla-vodka-with-fresh-tomatoes-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Summer Supper: Pasta alla Vodka with Fresh Tomatoes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pasta alla Vodka is a spicy creamy pasta sauce that comes together in minutes making it great for a summer week night. Toss in some leftover chicken or shrimp or tofu and for extra protein, if desired<\/p>\n\n\n

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Most Pasta alla Vodka recipes\u00a0I have seen\u00a0use canned tomato sauce to make this delightful spicy creamy tomato pasta sauce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, if you are a gardener, you may be lucky enough to have an abundance of fresh tomatoes. If not, hit up a neighbor that may need to unload some or go to a farmers market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I used non-fat milk instead of cream because I am trying to slim down. Not as rich as the original, but adding a bit more basil and parsley makes up for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does the alcohol cook off?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The vodka only cooks for a few minutes, so no, the alcohol does not cook off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nervous about adding vodka to something for the kids? Leave it out or use a substitute. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of my vodka got used to make Kahlua<\/a>, so I made it without and it was still fabulous. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can add 3 tablespoons water or chicken broth along with a little lemon juice or apple cider (or wine) vinegar to give it a little acidity to compensate for the missing alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to blanch tomatoes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Blanching tomatoes removes the peels quickly and easily. This quick video shows you just how easy the process is (pretend the peaches are tomatoes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boil water, dunk the tomatoes for 20-30 seconds and then immediately put in ice water. The peels will slough right off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n