Vodka Salsa Recipes

PENNE ALLA VODKA

Steps:

• Place a large pot of salted water over high heat to bring to a boil. Pour tomatoes in a medium bowl and crush well with hands or chop in a food processor. Set aside.
• While water heats, prepare the sauce. In a large saucepan or deep skillet, heat oil and pancetta over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently until pancetta is crisp, about 5 minutes. Add onion and cook, stirring constantly, until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and crushed red pepper and cook for 1 minute. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring often, until the tomato paste has taken on a slight brownish color, 2 to 3 minutes. Add vodka and cook until reduced by at least half. Stir in reserved tomatoes and juices and bring mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.
• While sauce reduces, add pasta to boiling water and cook, according to package directions until al dente, 11 to 12 minutes.
• Once sauce is reduced, stir in heavy cream and pepper and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often. Stir in 1/3 cup cheese, parsley, basil and pasta until well combined. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
• Serve, sprinkled with remaining cheese and more herbs if desired.

VODKA SALSA

Steps:

• Chop vegetables and place into a large bowl. Add the Vodka and mix well. Allow to sit for at least 2 hours. If it's a frat party, use 6 shots and allow to sit overnight. (-:.
• Pour in the jar of Taco Sauce (I like Taco Bell, but Ortega is good too -- also, the Tostido's salsa adds a great flavor, but you'll need to use 2 of their small jars). Mix well and enjoy!
• This should be enough for 1 large sized bag of tortilla chips to 'appetize' 6 to 8 people.
• *Add in some some chopped La Costeña Chipotle Peppers in Adobo for an even spicier sauce.
• *Add in some hot and spicy Bloody Mary Mix for a truly unique flavor.