Ravioli With Vodka Sauce Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Vodka Sauce
Method
Cooking the Ravioli
- 1
Boil Water
Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot over high heat.
- 2
Season Water
Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.
- 3
Cook Ravioli
Add the ravioli to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes if using fresh ravioli or 6-8 minutes for frozen ravioli.
- 4
Drain Ravioli
Once cooked, drain the ravioli and set aside.
Preparing the Vodka Sauce
- 5
Heat Oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 6
Sauté Garlic
Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
- 7
Add Tomatoes
Stir in 28 ounces of canned crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for about 10 minutes.
- 8
Add Vodka
Pour in 1 cup of vodka and let it cook for an additional 5-7 minutes to cook off some alcohol.
- 9
Add Cream and Cheese
Reduce the heat to low and stir in 1 cup of heavy cream, 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix until well combined and heated through.
- 10
Add Basil
Once the sauce is thickened and heated through, stir in 1 cup of chopped fresh basil just before serving.
Combining the Ravioli and Sauce
- 11
Combine Ravioli and Sauce
Add the drained ravioli to the skillet with the vodka sauce and gently toss to coat the ravioli with the sauce.
- 12
Serve
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and basil if desired.
