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Penne alla Vodka

Nothing beats the flavor of homemade Vodka Sauce in this Penne alla Vodka recipe. This impressive dinner is super easy to make!Yield: 4 cups of vodka sauce

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • ¾ lb pasta, dry
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 oz pancetta or bacon, cut into small pieces
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ c vodka
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ½ c heavy cream
  • 1 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped (or 1 tsp dry)
  • 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dry)

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot, cook penne according to its package instructions. Drain and set aside when done.
  2. Heat the oil in a deep sauté pan. Add the pancetta (or bacon) and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the minced garlic. Sauté for 1 minutes.
  3. Add the vodka and stir well, letting it simmer for 1 minute.
  4. Add the crushed tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a light simmer and simmer over medium low heat, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes, to thicken the sauce slightly.
  5. Add the cream and heat the sauce just until it begins to simmer. Remove the sauce from the heat.
  6. Pour the sauce over the cooked and drained pasta. Top with fresh parsley and basil just before serving.