Whole Wheat Pasta with Tomato-Vodka Sauce and Pancetta Recipe

Name: Whole Wheat Pasta with Tomato-Vodka Sauce and Pancetta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces pasta, penne whole wheat, or any pasta; 2 ounces pancetta finely diced; 1 medium onions chopped; 4 cloves garlic or to taste, crushed or minced; 1/2 cup vodka; 28 ounces tomatoes, canned, crushed 1 can; 4 tablespoons light cream (half&half); 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste; 4 tablespoons basil freshly chopped; 1 x black pepper freshly ground, to taste

Servings: persons

12 ounces pasta, penne whole wheat, or any pasta
2 ounces pancetta finely diced
1 medium onions chopped
4 cloves garlic or to taste, crushed or minced
1/2 cup vodka
28 ounces tomatoes, canned, crushed 1 can
4 tablespoons light cream (half&half)
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
4 tablespoons basil freshly chopped
1 x black pepper freshly ground, to taste

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Cook pasta until just tender, about 12 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, cook pancetta) in a large saucepan over medium heat until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes.
4
Transfer onto a paper towel and drain.
5
Return the saucepan to medium-low heat, stir in onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent, 1 to 2 minutes.
6
Increase heat to high, pour in vodka and bring to a boil until reduced by about half of the volume, 2 to 3 minutes.
7
Stir in tomatoes, cream, worcestershire sauce and cayenne pepper to taste, reduce to a simmer and cook until thickened, 8 to 12 minutes.
8
Spoon the sauce over the drained pasta.
9
Sprinkle pancetta, basil and pepper on top.
10
Serve warm.

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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 pasta, penne whole wheat, or any pasta, 2 ounces pancetta finely diced, 1 medium onions chopped, 4 cloves garlic or to taste, crushed or minced, and more.

Yes, Whole Wheat Pasta with Tomato-Vodka Sauce and Pancetta 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.

Whole Wheat Pasta with Tomato-Vodka Sauce and Pancetta

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