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Homemade Vodka Sauce with Crabmeat

11 INGREDIENTS • 9 STEPS • 1HR 5MINS

Homemade Vodka Sauce with Crabmeat

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4 ratings
This vodka sauce is so easy to make. When you add in crabmeat and put it over tender rotini, you have an incredible dish for entertaining a crowd or an intimate dinner for two!
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Jeanie and Lulu's Kitchen
Welcome to Jeanie and Lulu’s Kitchen, a love letter to my two incredible grandmothers, both of whom I think about every time I’m in the kitchen.
http://jeanieandluluskitchen.com/
This vodka sauce is so easy to make. When you add in crabmeat and put it over tender rotini, you have an incredible dish for entertaining a crowd or an intimate dinner for two!
1HR 5MINS
Total Time
$4.92
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
us / metric
Olive Oil
3 Tbsp
Olive Oil
Butter
2 Tbsp
Butter
White Onion
1
White Onion, peeled, finely chopped
Diced Tomatoes
2 cans
(28 oz)
Diced Tomatoes
Heavy Cream
2 cups
Heavy Cream
Vodka
4 Tbsp
Vodka
Salt
1 pinch
Salt
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 pinch
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Fresh Crab Meat
8 oz
Fresh Crab Meat
Rotini Pasta
1 lb
Rotini Pasta
Parmesan Cheese
to taste
Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
for topping
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
761
Fat
39.2 g
Protein
20.9 g
Carbs
71.9 g
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http://jeanieandluluskitchen.com/
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step 1
Heat the Olive Oil (3 Tbsp) and Butter (2 Tbsp) in a large rondeau pan over medium high heat.
step 2
Add the White Onion (1) and Canned Diced Tomatoes (2 cans) and let it all come to a gentle boil. Let the mixture simmer for 25 minutes so it can reduce and thicken.
step 2 Add the White Onion (1) and Canned Diced Tomatoes (2 cans) and let it all come to a gentle boil. Let the mixture simmer for 25 minutes so it can reduce and thicken.
step 3
In the meantime, get a large pot of water on the stove to boil for the pasta. Salt it generously.
step 4
When the tomato mixture is done simmering, add the Heavy Cream (2 cups), Vodka (4 Tbsp), Salt (1 pinch), and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1 pinch).
step 4 When the tomato mixture is done simmering, add the Heavy Cream (2 cups), Vodka (4 Tbsp), Salt (1 pinch), and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1 pinch).
step 5
Stir it in thoroughly and let it simmer for another 20 minutes to thicken and develop flavor.
step 6
After 20 minutes, add the Fresh Crab Meat (8 oz) to gently poach in the sauce for 5 minutes more.
step 7
While that all happens, cook the Rotini Pasta (1 lb) in the boiling water for about 10 minutes.
step 8
Drain the pasta, transfer it into the pan of sauce and toss it all together.
step 8 Drain the pasta, transfer it into the pan of sauce and toss it all together.
step 9
Take the pan off of the heat and scoop the pasta into bowls. Top with the Parmesan Cheese (to taste) and serve!
step 9 Take the pan off of the heat and scoop the pasta into bowls. Top with the Parmesan Cheese (to taste) and serve!
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Comfort Food
Date Night
Fish & Seafood
Dinner
Pasta
Italian
Sauces & Dressings
Shellfish
Summer
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