Penne With Spicy Vodka Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Penne With Spicy Vodka Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces uncooked penne or other short pasta; 4 pancetta slices or thick bacon slices; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 shallots, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 1/2 cup vodka; 1/2 cup chicken stock or broth; 2 (14.5-ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; Garnishes: Parmesan cheese shavings, fresh basil leaves

Servings: persons

16 ounces uncooked penne or other short pasta
4 pancetta slices or thick bacon slices
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 shallots, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/2 cup vodka
1/2 cup chicken stock or broth
2 (14.5-ounce) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Garnishes: Parmesan cheese shavings, fresh basil leaves

1
Prepare pasta according to package directions.
2
Meanwhile, cook pancetta in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove pancetta, and drain on paper towels. Wipe skillet clean.
3
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in oil, shallots, garlic, and red pepper; saute 3 to 4 minutes or until shallots are tender.
4
Stir in vodka; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes or until reduced by half. Stir in stock and next 4 ingredients, and simmer 15 more minutes.
5
Reduce heat to low; stir in cream, basil, and pancetta. Cook 2 minutes or until heated through. (Do not boil.) Spoon pasta into serving bowls; top with sauce. Garnish, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces uncooked penne or other short pasta, 4 pancetta slices or thick bacon slices, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Penne With Spicy Vodka Cream Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Penne With Spicy Vodka Cream Sauce

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