Penne With Vodka Sauce & Capicola Recipe

Name: Penne With Vodka Sauce & Capicola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces whole wheat penne; 2 ounces piece capicola or 2 ounces pancetta, finely diced; 1 small onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/2 cup vodka; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1/4 cup half-and-half; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

12 ounces whole wheat penne
2 ounces piece capicola or 2 ounces pancetta, finely diced
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 cup vodka
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup half-and-half
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
fresh ground pepper

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2
Cook penne until just tender, 12 minutes or according to package directions.
3
Meanwhile, cook capicola (or pancetta) in a large saucepan over medium heat until crisp, about 4 minutes.
4
Drain on a paper towel.
5
Return the saucepan to medium-low heat; add onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent, about 1 minute.
6
Increase heat to high; add vodka and bring to a boil.
7
Boil until reduced by about half, about 2 minutes.
8
Stir in tomatoes, half-and-half, Worcestershire sauce and crushed red pepper to taste; reduce to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 10 minutes.
9
Drain the pasta; serve topped with the sauce and sprinkled with the capicola (or pancetta), basil and pepper.

129

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces whole wheat penne, 2 ounces piece capicola or 2 ounces pancetta, finely diced, 1 small onion, chopped, 3 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Penne With Vodka Sauce & Capicola 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 Vodka Sauce & Capicola

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