Vodka sauce is beguiling. On the surface, it may appear as any other pink sauce, combining the richness of cream with the sharp tastes of tomato to produce a biting yet rich pasta dish.
Heat the sauce, vodka, basil and pepper in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the cream. Put the pasta in a large serving bowl.
I'm a chef and I love vodka sauce's luxurious blend of tomato, heavy cream, and, yes, vodka. Put simply, the vodka helps the tomato and heavy cream bind or emulsify. In other words, it keeps the ...