Penne with Vodka Sauce

Name: Penne with Vodka Sauce
Yield: 4 - 6 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices pancetta or bacon chopped; 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter; 1 onion minced; 3 cloves garlic cloves minced; 1 tsp (5 mL) dried basil; 1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) dried chili flakes; 2 oz (60 mL) vodka; 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) tomatoes drained and chopped; 3 tbsp (45 mL) sliced sundried tomatoes; 1 cup (250 mL) 35 % cream; 1 lb (450 g) penne cooked; 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh parsley; Grated Canadian Parmesan to taste

Vodka adds a peppery essence to this easy entertaining dish.

Prep: 15 min
Cooking: 15 min - 20 min

Yields 4 - 6 servings

Ingredients

8 slices pancetta or bacon chopped
1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
1 onion minced
3 cloves garlic cloves minced
1 tsp (5 mL) dried basil
1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano
1/4 tsp (1 mL) dried chili flakes
2 oz (60 mL) vodka
1 can (28 oz/796 mL) tomatoes drained and chopped
3 tbsp (45 mL) sliced sundried tomatoes
1 cup (250 mL) 35 % cream
1 lb (450 g) penne cooked
2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh parsley
Grated Canadian Parmesan to taste

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Preparation

Cook pancetta until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and chop. Set aside.

Melt butter in large skillet Sauté onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 3 min. Add herbs, chili flakes and vodka and bring to a boil.

Add canned tomatoes, sundried tomatoes and 3/4 of chopped pancetta. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 10 to 15 min. Stir in cream. Simmer for 3-5 min or until slightly thickened.

To serve, toss with hot cooked pasta and garnish with parsley, reserved pancetta and grated Parmesan cheese.