How To Make Tortellini Alla Vodka
Hello friends! today I want to share a fantastic recipe, one of my favorites, Tortellini Alla Vodka. In the video below I will take you step by step on how to create this deliciously smooth and creamy vodka pasta sauce. Whether you're a fan of traditional tomato-based sauces or looking for something with a twist, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite. So, let's get cooking! Let me know what you think in the comments below.
Recipe Video
Recipe Ingredients
- 1 pound Cheese or Spinach filled Tortellini
- 2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted Butter
- ¼ pound approximately Prosciutto, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoon Shallots minced (red onion if you do not have shallots)
- 1/4 cup Vodka
- 1 1/2 cups Tomatoes - peeled seeded and chopped
- 1 tablespoons canned Tomato Puree
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- Salt and freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese
Recipe Instructions
- Cook the tortellini 85% of the way. Keep them undercook as they will continue to cook in the cream. As soon as you remove them from the water, add a little bit of olive oil and rub them carefully to coat them but not breaking them.
- In a sauté pan, heat the butter, add the shallots and prosciutto and shallots. Sauté for 2 minutes or until shallots turn light brown. Add the tomato puree and sauté for a few minute to caramelize all the ingredients together. Add the Vodka and stir, then ignite with a match (optional). When flames subside, add the chopped tomatoes, cream and precooked pasta let reduce for 3 to 4 minutes or until the cream thicken slightly.
- Adjust the salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the Parmigiano and serve immediately.
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One of my favorite recipes from Chef. Always impresses and goes great with his garlic bread recipe!
This is delicious!
The Ultimate for this Italian!
Looks very good
Look beautiful
Jean, I will be making this soon. I have made many of your recipes and have learned so much from you. I watch your channel all the time picking up knowledge form your experience. I have watched many other cooking shows but your’s is the best. You are very funny and entertaining.
Thank you