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mediashark Moderator Joined: 04 Nov 2004 Posts: 1599	Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 4:35 pm    Post subject: mediashark's vodka pasta sauce recipe Ingredients Vodka sauce pasta (mediashark's version ) Serves 2 vodka (about 200g) Peppered or spicy vodka works best 250g uncooked pasta (penne, macaroni or spagetti) 1 large onion, sliced 2 garlic cloves olive oil few stripes of bacon/ham/smoked salmon/shrimp/lobster etc. whatever you fancy to have your sauce on 4 ripe tomatoes, peeled and diced 1 cup sour cream 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese a few sprigs of fresh parsley and dill salt and pepper to taste. 1. Squash the garlic cloves with the flat edge of the knife, fry in olive oil in a saucepan or large frying pan until brown, then throw the garlic away. 2. Meanwhile bring salted water to cook the pasta to a boil. 3. Add sliced onions. If you are using bacon or ham, add that in. Stir fry for about 5 minutes 5. Add diced tomatoes to the pan 6. Don't forget the pasta! Follow instructions on the pasta packaging. 7. Now the fun part: bring the heat in the pan down to a gentle simmer. Add the vodka. Simmer for about 10 minutes till all alcohol has evaporated (or liquid reduces to about half)--don't breathe in! 8. Next, stir in the sour cream and cheese, add the parsley, dill, salt and pepper, simmer for a couple more minutes. 9. Drain the pasta and toss it in the sauce. if you are using smoked salmon or something to did not require cooking, add it now. Notes: it is important to ensure that all alcohol has evaporated during cooking or it will kill the subtle taste of herbs and tomatoes. The sauce is best served straight from the pan to the plate. Garnish with red caviar for a real eye (and tastebud) pleaser!
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tdk2fe Frequent Guest Joined: 14 Mar 2005 Posts: 51 Location: St. Louis, USA	Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 11:40 pm    Post subject: This one is going in my bookmarks
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Odabo Frequent Guest Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Posts: 59 Location: Florida USA	Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2005 5:44 am    Post subject: never mind Last edited by Odabo on Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:32 am; edited 1 time in total
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mr-barley Lounge Lizard Joined: 04 Dec 2004 Posts: 159 Location: somewhere in minnesota	Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2005 8:15 am    Post subject: How much sauce does your recipe make? A liter? I do alot of canning this time of year and I make a ton of pasta sauce. I'd like to can some of this but I need to know how much sauce your recipe makes. I have tomatoes coming out my ass right now and I need to get going on my canning. When I was in Russia I found that they pickle their tomatoes. They were alright but not something I would make for myself. I found a Russian store in Minneapolis where I can buy them if I want so I will not make any.
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mediashark Moderator Joined: 04 Nov 2004 Posts: 1599	Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2005 11:42 pm    Post subject: The recipe is enough for 2 servings... don't know how much it is exactly... maybe that could fill a 200ml jar. However as a creamy sauce it may not keep very well. You could omit the cream and cheese if you are going to can it though, and add it later... experiment a bit.
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Keoki Lounge Lizard Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 117 Location: Moscow	Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2005 12:59 am    Post subject: Sounds delish! I know who I'm visiting for dinner !
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Odabo Frequent Guest Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Posts: 59 Location: Florida USA	Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2005 6:47 pm    Post subject: never mind Last edited by Odabo on Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:33 am; edited 1 time in total
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cyndy22 Lounge Wizard Joined: 15 Oct 2004 Posts: 1076 Location: massachusetts	Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 1:10 am    Post subject: Mediashark, You really should invite Keoki for dinner to sample this recipe! You both are in Moscow and perhaps Keoki can bring an Hawaiian treat. Well, poi may be a bit too hard to get ingredients for, (no Taro in Russia), so perhaps Sushi or sashimi! Odabo, you really are in tune to machinery aren't you? Glad to hear you have at least one other interest in brewing! Don't rely on old yeast however! Yeast needs to be alive to do its magic.
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Odabo Frequent Guest Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Posts: 59 Location: Florida USA	Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 5:05 am    Post subject: never mind Last edited by Odabo on Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:34 am; edited 1 time in total
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mediashark Moderator Joined: 04 Nov 2004 Posts: 1599	Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 12:14 pm    Post subject: Hate to burst the bubble, cyndy and Keoki... Most of the time I return home near midnight after my very odd office-hours, boil some pelmeni and crash... And cooking wastes my time in that sense...
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Odabo Frequent Guest Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Posts: 59 Location: Florida USA	Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 2:00 pm    Post subject: never mind Last edited by Odabo on Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:35 am; edited 1 time in total
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mediashark Moderator Joined: 04 Nov 2004 Posts: 1599	Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 2:29 pm    Post subject: Odabo wrote: MediaShark is a: Beautiful Intelligent Talented Creative Hot hot hot ...and married.
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Odabo Frequent Guest Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Posts: 59 Location: Florida USA	Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 6:30 pm    Post subject: never mind Last edited by Odabo on Wed Nov 02, 2005 8:36 am; edited 1 time in total
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cyndy22 Lounge Wizard Joined: 15 Oct 2004 Posts: 1076 Location: massachusetts	Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2005 9:50 pm    Post subject: Mediashark, Don't you and your husband ever have people over?
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mediashark Moderator Joined: 04 Nov 2004 Posts: 1599	Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2005 1:36 am    Post subject: Oh well I wish... he has a 16 hour job, I have and 8 hour job... most of our good friends are not in Moscow...
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