Penne and Vodka Sauce

Name: Penne and Vodka Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta; 2 tablespoons butter; 0.25 pound thinly sliced pancetta bacon, chopped; 0.33333334326744 cup vodka; 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream; 1.5 cups tomato sauce; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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One of the best and easiest recipes I have tried. You can find pancetta at any good Italian deli, try not to substitute as it makes the dish. This is also very good with shrimp added in the last few minutes of simmering. If you like spice, add a dash or 2 of red pepper flakes.

Recipe by Rick Naylor

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter
¼ pound thinly sliced pancetta bacon, chopped
⅓ cup vodka
½ cup heavy whipping cream
1 ½ cups tomato sauce
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Meanwhile, melt butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta, and saute until lightly browned. Add vodka and stir until it is reduced by half, about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and cream. Simmer uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes. Stir every few minutes.
Stir in pasta, and heat through. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

795	Calories
35g	Fat
88g	Carbs
24g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 795
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g	45%
Saturated Fat 17g	86%
Cholesterol 84mg	28%
Sodium 929mg	40%
Total Carbohydrate 88g	32%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 24g
Vitamin C 7mg	33%
Calcium 169mg	13%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 609mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.