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Lori loves trying new recipes and adapting them to fit her gluten-free lifestyle. Her favorite cooking styles are Italian, Mexican, Asian, Indian, and Greek.<\/p>\n


\n Expertise:<\/strong> Gluten-Free and Paleo Baking and Cooking <\/span><\/p>\n


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Vodka sauce is not just for pasta! Wait until you try it on pizza!<\/em><\/p>\n

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If I could only enjoy one type of cuisine for the rest of my life, it would have to be Italian. Although Mexican would be a close second, I can\u2019t imagine life without pasta, pizza, and all those wonderful desserts. My favorite pasta is penne alla vodka, so it is only natural to consider using that sauce on a pizza crust. That\u2019s why I love this vodka pizza recipe. It combines two of my favorite things into one tasty and easy meal.<\/p>\n

I shared many pasta with vodka sauce meals with my daughter when she was young. It was one of our favorites, especially when the sauce contained lots of peas. Today, when I make a batch of this sauce, I try to use it in as many ways as possible, including for a unique spin on chicken parmigiana. There\u2019s something special about the creamy goodness of this sauce that comes from the heavy cream. You get a slight bit of heat from the red pepper flakes\u2014which can be easily adjusted\u2014and a subtle peppery taste from the vodka.<\/p>\n

Using vodka sauce on pizza dough is ideal, as the delicate flavor from the mozzarella and the freshness of basil leaves are perfectly accentuated. You can use this sauce on homemade pizza dough, a store-bought crust, or fresh pizza dough you purchase. Many local grocery stores carry fresh balls of dough in the deli or bakery department. The sauce works equally well when using gluten-free pizza crusts.<\/p>\n

Making pizza with your kids is always fun. They love to sprinkle on the shredded cheese and decorate the pizza with various toppings. Of course, this recipe calls for tearing fresh mozzarella balls into chunks\u2014which is an excellent job for little hands. Don\u2019t be surprised if some of the cheese winds up in their mouths. When spreading the sauce on the crust or dough, add a bit more than you would with a regular marinara or pizza sauce. Some of the vodka sauce may evaporate, potentially causing it to break. Adding extra will help prevent that.<\/p>\n

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Delicious toppings for vodka pizza<\/h2>\n

The sauce for this vodka pizza recipe is so flavorful that you really don\u2019t need to add much more than some mozzarella and fresh basil for a delicious pie. However, mozzarella is not the only cheese you can use. Burrata is an excellent substitute for mozzarella if you have that on hand. Ricotta is another excellent cheese to use with vodka sauce, as are provolone, Pecorino Romano, and aged Parmesan.<\/p>\n

Traditional toppings like pepperoni, sausage, hard salami, prosciutto, meatballs, and bacon work well with this sauce. I like to add roasted red peppers, chopped spinach, and mushrooms, as well. Add a sprinkle or two of dried oregano for additional flavor. It\u2019s one of my most-used herbs when making Italian meals. A drizzle of pesto over the cooked pizza before serving is another great way to enhance this dish.<\/p>\n

How do I store leftovers?<\/h2>\n

When making this vodka pizza recipe, you may have some extra sauce left over. Allow it to cool, then refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Leftover sauce can be used for additional pizza, pasta, or as a dipping sauce for pizza crust. Leftover pizza should be cooled and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat it wrapped in foil in a 400\u00b0F oven until warm. Once chilled, both the sauce and the leftover pizza can be frozen in airtight containers for up to 3 months. Wrap the pizza slices in plastic wrap before freezing. Defrost both overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.<\/p>\n

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Serving suggestions<\/h2>\n

Serve this vodka pizza recipe with a Delicious Italian Chopped Salad<\/a>, this Caprese Salad Recipe<\/a>, or Antipasto Salad Recipe<\/a>. Side dishes such as Italian Green Beans<\/a> or Microwave Spinach<\/a> go well with the richness of the pizza. Add some Italian Wedding Cookies<\/a>, this fun Fried Ice Cream Recipe<\/a>, or try this delicious Cherry Cobbler Recipe<\/a> for dessert.<\/p>\n

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Vodka Pizza Recipe<\/h2>\n

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Vodka sauce is not just for pasta! Wait until you try it on pizza!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n