Tequila Pasta Sauce (Instead of Vodka)
If you're looking for a way to add a little extra zing to your pasta sauce, tequila may be the answer! While vodka is the traditional alcohol used in pasta sauce, tequila can make a delicious substitute!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ cup tequila
- 28- ounce diced tomatoes canned
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat olive oil.
- Add onion and garlic, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste and tequila.
- Add diced tomatoes, red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and cook for 5 minutes.
- Serve over cooked pasta. Enjoy!