Penne alla Vodka
A quick and easy version of the classic!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 onion finely diced
- 1/3 cup chopped pancetta
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 28 ounce can San Marzano Tomatoes
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1 cup cooking cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan grated
- 1/4 cup chopped basil plus more for garnish
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound penne I used Barilla!
Heat large saucepan over medium heat. Add oil and let warm up. Add in onions and stir 3-4 minutes. Toss in pancetta and stir for another 2-3 minutes. Add in garlic, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Saute for 2-3 minutes. Pour in canned tomatoes, breaking up tomatoes into small pieces. I find it easier to use my hands but a wooden spoon works too! Add in vodka and let sauce simmer for 20 minutes. Adjust for salt and pepper. In the meantime, cook your pasta according to package directions. Set aside. Once vodka has cooked off, add in cream, parmesan and basil. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes on very low heat. Toss in pasta and garnish with extra basil.