Best 6 Vodka Sauce Pizza Recipes

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When it comes to satisfying your pizza cravings, vodka sauce pizza stands out as a delectable choice, offering a unique and flavorful twist on the classic dish. This delectable pizza features a luscious vodka sauce, bursting with a symphony of flavors, as its star ingredient. The tangy tomatoes, creamy vodka, and aromatic herbs come together to create a delectable sauce that perfectly complements the crispy pizza crust. Whether you prefer a traditional or gourmet approach, this article will guide you through the process of selecting the perfect vodka sauce recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and make your pizza an unforgettable culinary experience.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PIZZA ALLA VODKA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h20m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Sheet-Pan Pizza Dough
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
Pinch of red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
Kosher salt
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup vodka
1/4 cup grated pecorino romano cheese, plus more for topping
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
1 1-pound ball fresh mozzarella, sliced
Fresh basil, for topping

Steps:

  • Make Sheet-Pan Pizza Dough. During the final rise, put a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 500˚ for 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, make the vodka sauce: Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 5 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until softened, 30 seconds. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, stirring, until thickened, 12 to 18 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully add the vodka; cook 1 minute. Season with salt.
  • Puree the sauce in a blender. Remove 1 cup sauce to a bowl; set aside for serving. Refrigerate the remaining sauce until cooled.
  • Sprinkle the pecorino and parmesan over the dough. Top with the mozzarella, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Spoon the cooled vodka sauce over the top. Sprinkle with more grated cheese.
  • Put the baking sheet directly on the hot stone and bake until the crust is browned around the edges and the cheese is bubbling, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  • Loosen the edges of the pizza with an offset spatula, then loosen the bottom. Slide the pizza onto a cutting board; cut into squares. Top with basil and more grated cheese. Serve with the reserved sauce.

VODKA SAUCE PIZZA



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Pizza topped with vodka sauce, ricotta, and crispy prosciutto. Your pizza night is about to get a serious upgrade!

Provided by aseasonedgreeting

Categories     Main Dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 1

1 fresh pizza dough4 oz sliced prosciutto (8 slices)1 and 1/2 cups shredded Mozzarella1/2 cup ricotta2 garlic cloves, grated1 tablespoon salted butter1 tablespoon all purpose flour3/4 cup half & half or light cream2 tablespoons tomato paste3 tablespoons vodka 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/8 teaspoon black pepperExtra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil, top with a baking rack and lightly spray it with cooking spray. Add the sliced prosciutto and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and carefully place on a paper towel lined plate to absorb excess oil. Once cooled, crumble into pieces.
  • After the prosciutto has baked, increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees. Prepare your pizza pan by lightly spraying with cooking spray, and add your pizza dough. Prebake the dough for 8 minutes.
  • While the prosciutto and dough are baking, start making your vodka sauce. In a medium pan, melt the butter then add the grated garlic and cook 1 minute. Add the flour and whisk until combined, cook about 30 seconds. Add the tomato paste and stir to incorporate with the flour...cook another minute. Add the half & half or cream and gently whisk to blend the tomato paste into the cream. Then, add the vodka and basil. Bring to light boil, then reduce heat and add the Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Simmer for a few minutes until the pizza dough is done prebaking.
  • p id="instruction-step-4″>4. Assemble the pizza by topping the dough with the sauce, leaving an edge for the crust, then topping with the Mozzarella, dollop the ricotta over top, add the crumbled prosciutto, then brush the exposed crust with the olive oil. Sprinkle the whole pizza with extra Parmesan cheese if you want.
  • p id="instruction-step-5″>5. Bake the pizza for 12 minutes until the cheese is browned and bubbly. Allow to cool a little before slicing and serving.

VODKA PIZZA RECIPE



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Pizza with vodka sauce is a richer, creamier, spicier alternative to traditional tomato sauce pies.

Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt

Categories     Entree     Dinner     Lunch     Mains     Pizza     Pasta

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
4 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 4 teaspoons)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, roughly broken up by hand
1 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup vodka
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 recipe Basic New York Pizza Dough, divided and risen at least 2 hours
1 pound fresh mozzarella (preferably buffalo milk), torn into rough 3/4- to 1-inch chunks and drained in a fine mesh strainer set over a bowl
12 to 16 basil leaves
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until shimmering. Add garlic, oregano, and pepper flakes and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes. Increase heat to high, bring to a boil, then reduce to a bare simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by 1/4, about 20 minutes. Add heavy cream, increase heat to bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and continue to cook until reduced again by 1/4, about 20 minutes longer. Add vodka and cook for 7 minutes. Remove from heat and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Let sauce cool slightly, then transfer half of sauce to the jar of a blender. Blend, starting on lowest speed and gradually increasing to high until completely smooth, about 2 minutes total. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a medium bowl. Repeat with remaining half of sauce. Sauce can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week (see note).
  • At least 45 minutes before baking, place a baking stone or steel on an oven rack set to the top position and preheat oven to 550°F (290°C).
  • Turn single dough ball out onto lightly flour surface. Gently press out dough into rough 8-inch circle, leaving outer 1-inch higher than the rest. Gently stretch dough by draping over knuckles into a 12 to 14-inch circle about 1/4-inch thick. Transfer to pizza peel.
  • Spread approximately 3/4 cup of sauce evenly over surface of crust, leaving 1/2 to 1-inch border along edge. Place 8 to 10 chunks of mozzarella evenly over surface of pizza and scatter with 4 to 5 basil leaves. Drizzle with about 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with with salt. Slide pizza onto stone or steel and bake until cheese is melted and crust underbelly is spotty brown, 6 to 12 minutes total. Remove from oven with metal pizza peel, transfer to cutting board, slice, and serve. Repeat steps 3 and 4 with remaining ingredients to make 2 additional pizzas. This Recipe Appears In The Pizza Lab Presto: Vodka Pizza

Nutrition Facts : Calories 915 kcal, Carbohydrate 96 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, Sodium 1586 mg, Sugar 10 g, Fat 45 g, ServingSize Serves 4 to 6 (makes 3 pies), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

VODKA SAUCE RICOTTA PIZZA



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Vodka sauce isn't just for pasta - it's just as delicious on pizza. We drizzled the beloved tomato sauce over a creamy ricotta topping. A hefty amount of olive oil on the baking sheet helps the crust get incredibly crisp while still staying soft in the center. Hint: When working with store-bought pizza dough, make sure it is at room temperature before stretching it to fit in the pan.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup olive oil
22 ounces store-bought pizza dough, at room temperature
1 cup whole-milk ricotta
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
1 cup store-bought vodka sauce, warmed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Brush a rimmed baking sheet with the olive oil. Place the pizza dough on top and coat with a bit of the oil from the sheet using a pastry brush. Let the dough sit at room temperature until it can easily be stretched to all corners of the baking sheet without springing back, about 1 hour (if needed let sit for an additional hour).
  • Meanwhile, mix the ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, chives, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds black pepper together in a medium bowl. Stretch the dough to all corners of the baking sheet. Spread the ricotta mixture over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border all around. Arrange the mozzarella on top and bake until the crust is deep golden brown at the edges and on the bottom, and the cheese is melted and starting to turn brown in spots, 20 to 23 minutes. Transfer the baking sheet to a wire rack and let the pizza cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Drizzle the vodka sauce on top of the pizza then remove the pizza from the pan. Cut into squares and serve.

VODKA SAUCE PIZZA



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We love this vodka sauce pizza! Flavorful crust topped with perfect vodka sauce and fresh mozzarella. Top with basil and parmesan. Yum!

Provided by How Sweet Eats

Categories     Main Course

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup warm water
3 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
flour and/or coarse cornmeal for dusting
1 cup reserved pasta water, (or substitution, listed below)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot, (diced)
4 garlic cloves, (minced)
salt and pepper
½ cup tomato paste
3 tablespoons vodka ((I like Tito's))
⅓ cup heavy cream
⅓ cup finely grated parmesan cheese, (plus more for topping)
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, (sliced)
fresh basil, (for topping)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine water, yeast, honey and olive oil. Mix with a spoon, then let sit until foamy, about 10 minutes. Add the flour and salt, stirring with a spoon until the dough comes together but is still sticky. Using your hands, form the dough into a ball and work in the additional 1/2 cup flour, kneading it on a floured surface for a few minutes. Rub the same bowl with olive oil then place the dough inside, turning to coat. Cover with a towel and place in a warm place to rise for about 1 to 1.5 hours.
  • After the dough has risen, punch it down and place it back on the floured surface. Divide it in half and use only one half for this pizza recipe. Save the other half - stick it in the fridge for a few days, or even freeze it!
  • Using a rolling pin or your hands, form it loosely into your desired shape. Sprinkle a bit of flour or cornmeal on a 10x15 inch baking sheet. Place the dough on top. You can also use a pizza stone or cook this in your pizza oven if you wish!
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Make the vodka sauce. To make a starchy pasta water without cooking pasta, combine 1 cup of water with ½ teaspoon of cornstarch and ¼ teaspoon salt. Bring it to a boil in a saucepan, then turn off the heat!
  • Heat the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the shallots and garlic with a big pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the onions soften. Add in the tomato paste and stir, cooking for 5 minutes. The color will darken - this is where the flavor is!
  • Stream in the vodka and stir, scraping the brown bits and flavor from the bottom. Stir in ½ cup of the reserved (or makeshift) pasta water. Stir in the heavy cream and parmesan, stirring until the cheese melts. Taste and season the sauce with more salt and pepper if needed. This will make more sauce than needed. Store it in the fridge for a few days or use it to make another pizza!
  • To make the pizza, spread about ½ to ¾ cup of vodka sauce all over the pizza dough. Top with the fresh mozzarella. Sprinkle on some parmesan cheese.
  • Place the pizza on the sheet in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Check on it after 15 minutes - if it's not deeply golden and melty yet, give it another 5 minutes. Once golden and bubbly, remove it and let cool before slicing. Sprinkle with basil and extra parmesan and serve!

PIZZA ALLA VODKA



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Make and share this Pizza Alla Vodka recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h7m

Yield 2 pizza

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon butter
1 -2 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/4 cup vodka
1 cup chopped tomato (peeled fresh or canned)
crushed red pepper flakes
salt
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup frozen peas
prepared pizza dough, for two 12-inch pizzas
4 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup thinly sliced mushroom
2 tablespoons grated pecorino romano cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped prosciutto

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500°; place a pizza stone on a rack in the lowest level of the oven.
  • Make the sauce: melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add in the garlic; cook 30 seconds or until lightly golden.
  • Add in the vodka; cook about 1 minute more until the alcohol evaporates.
  • Add in the tomatoes, crushed red pepper, and salt to taste; simmer 10 minutes.
  • Add in the cream and peas; cook until the sauce is reduced and thickened, about 5 minutes; let cool.
  • Place 1 ball of dough on a floured surface; holding you hands flat, pat the ball out evenly with your fingers, lifting it and turning it over several times, until it reaches a 12-inch circle (don't knead the dough or handle it any more than is necessary; if the dough seems sticky, dust it lightly with flour.
  • Dust a pizza peel or rimless cookie sheet with flour.
  • Carefully transfer the circle of dough to the peel, reshaping it as needed.
  • Shake the peel once or twice to make sure the dough does not stick.
  • If it does, sprinkle the peel with more flour; quickly top the dough with the sauce, spreading it to within ½ inch of the edge with the back of a spoon.
  • Layer with half the mozzarella, mushrooms, and a sprinkling of pecorino.
  • To slide the pizza onto the baking stone, line up the edge of the pizza peel with the back edge of the stone, then tilt the peel, jerking it gently to start the pizza moving.
  • Once the edge of the pizza touches the stone, carefully pull back on the peel until the pizza is completely off.
  • After the pizza is on the stone, do not attempt to move it until it firms up in 2-3 minutes.
  • Bake the pizza 6-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the crust is browned; just before serving, sprinkle with the prosciutto and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.3, Fat 40.8, SaturatedFat 24.9, Cholesterol 141.7, Sodium 453.5, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 4.2, Protein 16.2

Tips:

  • Use a high-quality vodka. A smooth, grain-based vodka will yield the best results.
  • Don't skimp on the butter. Butter adds richness and flavor to the sauce.
  • Use fresh tomatoes if they are available. Fresh tomatoes will give the sauce a brighter, more vibrant flavor.
  • Don't overcook the sauce. Overcooked sauce will be thick and bland.
  • Season the sauce to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste.
  • Let the sauce cool slightly before using it. This will help the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

Vodka sauce pizza is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy, flavorful sauce, crispy crust, and gooey cheese, vodka sauce pizza is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give vodka sauce pizza a try. You won't be disappointed.

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