28 February, 2022
Penne and Vodka Sauce
Penne and Vodka Sauce
Notes
Pecorino Romano can be substituted for Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- 16 oz. pkg. penne pasta
- ⅓ cup vodka
- 2 tbsp. butter
- ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1½ cups tomato sauce
- ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ pound thinly sliced pancetta bacon, chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
- Add pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente, then drain thoroughly
- al dente = pasta cooked until still firm
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat
- Add pancetta and saute until lightly browned
- Add vodka and continually stir until it is reduced by half, about 4-5 minutes
- Stir in tomato sauce and cream
- Simmer uncovered for 10 -12 minutes
- Stir every few minutes
- Stir in pasta and heat through
- Serve with Parmesan cheese
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