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
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- ¾ lb pasta, dry
- 1 tablespoon 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 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ c heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dry)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dry)
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook penne according to its package instructions. Drain and set aside when done.
- 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.
- Add the vodka and stir well, letting it simmer for 1 minute.
- 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.
- Add the cream and heat the sauce just until it begins to simmer. Remove the sauce from the heat.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked and drained pasta. Top with fresh parsley and basil just before serving.