Penne Vodka

total time:
1/2 hr
Dinner for 4
Kate BlackKate Black

ingredients

  • 1/4 lb diced pancetta or prosciutto
  • 1 lb penne
  • 28 oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 1 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp chopped garlic
  • 1 TBSP parsley
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup vodka
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

directions

  • 1

    In sauce pan on stove top, saute pancetta in olive oil (about 3 minutes), add garlic and saute for one more minute.

  • 2

    Drain the juice out of the can of tomatoes and add the tomatoes, parsley, bay leaves, red pepper flakes and vodka to the pancetta.

  • 3

    Simmer on stove top until the sauce reduces and thickens, about 10 minutes.

  • 4

    In separate pot, cook the penne according to directions on box.

  • 5

    Drain pasta and set aside.

  • 6

    Take the bay leaves out of the pancetta/tomato sauce and add the heavy cream. Simmer on low for two minutes.

  • 7

    Mix pasta and sauce together, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and enjoy!

notes

Freezes well

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