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Impossible™ Beef Vodka Sauce

4 Servings

14 Ingredients

Not Too Tricky

By Impossible™ Foods Chef

J. Michael Melton

50’ Total time=30’ Cooking + 20’ Preparation

Vodka is an intriguing and versatile ingredient. As an alcohol, it can be sharp and strong. But, when cooked off in a tomato pasta sauce, it enhances the natural sweetness of the tomatoes, while also rounding out their acidity, creating a smoother, more balanced taste. We love a good vodka sauce pasta, and we've made it even better using Impossible™ Ground Beef Meat From Plants.

For our Impossible™ Beef Vodka Sauce Pasta recipe we're using canned San Marzano for that authentic Italian flavor; these tomatoes have a meatier texture, less seeds, and sweet taste, perfect for pasta sauce. Basil and oregano complement the tomato flavor, and heavy cream and pecorino romano adds creaminess. We're drooling just writing this, and can't wait for you to try it.

This recipe is made with Impossible™ Lite Ground Beef Meat From Plants

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14 Ingredients

12 oz Package Impossible™ Ground Beef Or Lite Ground Beef Meat From Plants
Vodka Sauce
1 lb Conchiglie Pasta, Or Your Pasta Shape Of Choice
6 Large Fresh Basil Leaves, Chopped, Plus Additional For Garnish
4 Sprigs Fresh Oregano Leaves, Chopped

Vodka Sauce

1/2 Yellow Onion, Chopped
3 Garlic Cloves, Chopped
1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
3 tbsp Vodka Or Vegetable Stock
14 1/2 oz Canned Crushed San Marzano Tomatoes
1/2 tbsp Tomato Paste
1/2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 cup Heavy Cream or Plant-Based Heavy Cream
1/4 cup Pecorino Romano Cheese Or Plant-Based Parmesan

How to prepare

Step 1: Make the Sauce

In a large pot over medium-high heat, add in yellow onion, garlic and crushed red pepper and cook until soft. Deglaze with vodka and cook for 2 minutes. Add in tomato paste and balsamic vinegar and stir until incorporated. Add in crushed tomatoes and cook until the sauce comes to a boil. Add in heavy cream and pecorino cheese and bring back to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the vodka sauce to a blender and blend until smooth. *Omit the red pepper flakes and substitute veggie stock for the vodka for a kid-friendly version!

Step 2: Cook the Pasta

Cook the pasta according to package instructions.

Step 3: Cook the Impossible Beef

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and crumble Impossible Beef or Beef Lite into the pan, searing and cooking on all sides until cooked through. Add vodka sauce to the pan, and scrape the bottom of the pan to get all those crispy, flavorful bits incorporated. When vodka sauce begins to bubble, turn to low, add cooked pasta, and stir in basil and oregano.