15 mins
15 mins
Serves 6

Caesar Mix Pasta Sauce


Quick and easy, this fun and festive Caesar mix pasta sauce tips its hat to the flavours found in the quintessential Canadian cocktail.
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Ingredients

  • 1 pkg (450 g) Italpasta Artisan Spaghetti
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) olive oil, divided
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) vodka or alcohol-free vodka
  • 2 1/2 cup (625 mL) Clamato juice
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) black pepper
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) hot sauce
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) celery salt
  • 1/3 cup (75 mL) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) stuffed green olives, for garnishing
  • Celery heart leaves or sticks, for garnishing
  • Lemon wedges, for garnishing
  • Tajin seasoning, for garnishing

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; reserve 1/4 cup (60 mL) pasta cooking water and drain pasta.
  • Meanwhile, in large skillet set over medium heat, heat 1/4 cup (60 mL) oil. Cook celery and garlic, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes or until starting to soften. Pour in vodka; bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in Clamato juice, tomato paste, chili powder, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in lemon juice, Worcestershire, hot sauce and celery salt. Add pasta, pasta cooking water and Parmesan; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce clings to pasta well.
  • Divide pasta among bowls. Top each with olives, celery and lemon. Garnish with drizzle remaining olive oil and sprinkle of Tajin seasoning. Serve pasta hot or cold.
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Tips

Substitute lemon with lime if preferred.
Omit vodka or alcohol-free vodka if desired; instead, substitute with splash more Clamato juice.

Nutritional Analysis

Calories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 13gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 1170mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10g