Spicy Bolognese Alla Vodka
- October 10, 2024
- by
- Team-Chow
Get ready to elevate your pasta night with this Spicy Bolognese Alla Vodka! If you’re looking to spice up your pasta game, this Spicy Bolognese Alla Vodka is where classic comfort meets a bold twist. We’re taking the deep, rich flavor of a Bolognese and giving it a smooth, creamy finish with a splash of vodka—because sometimes, you need that extra touch. And don’t worry, the hint of heat is just enough to wake up your taste buds without overwhelming the balance. It’s the perfect dish when you want to serve up something that feels elevated yet still approachable, with that just-right blend of hearty and refined. Whether you’re cooking for friends or enjoying a chill night in, this one’s bound to become a new favorite.
Spicy Bolognese Alla Vodka
Spicy Bolognese Alla Vodka takes the classic comfort of a rich Bolognese sauce and elevates it with a touch of heat and the smooth, creamy notes of vodka. The result is a bold yet balanced dish that feels both elevated and approachable. Perfect for special occasions or a chill night in, it's a fresh twist on a beloved Italian favorite that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 pound spicy or hot Italian sausage
- ½ pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small white onion diced
- 1 small carrot diced
- 2 small celery stalks diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ cup vodka
- 14 ounces tomato sauce
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 pound thick spaghetti
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Add spaghetti to salted, boiling water.
- Heat avocado oil in pan and brown spicy Italian sausage and ground beef.
- Once cooked, remove sausage and beef from pan using a slotted spoon. Retain juices and add butter.
- Add onion, carrot and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and sauté another 2 minutes.
- Add tomato paste and mix well. Add sausage and beef back to pan, stir.
- Pour in vodka, mix and deglaze pan.
- Add tomato sauce, stir. Add heavy cream and incorporate well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add 1/4 cup of the parmesan cheese.
- Place serving of pasta into sauce and mix well. Remove pasta from pan and plate, topping with additional sauce mixture.
- Top with additional parmesan cheese to taste and serve.