
Can you say… crowd pleaser?!? O.M.G. This Penne alla Vodka recipe is just way too good!
This is definitely not a low calorie dish, and the incredible flavor supports that! lol
Rich, creamy, textured… this dish is a winner every single time! There’s really not a whole lot more to say here… except… I hope your HUNGRY! =) Cheers!

Penne alla Vodka Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound Penne Pasta Noodles
- 1 28oz can Crushed Tomatoes
- 1/2 can Diced Tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 1/2 tablespoon Sundried Tomatoes ( diced )
- 1 stick Butter
- 6 slices Bacon
- 1 cup Vodka
- 1 medium Yellow Onion (rough chop)
- 1 Pinch of Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley
Instructions
For Vodka Sauce:
- In a medium pot over low heat, fry bacon. Remove from pan, whencrispyAdd onion to pan. Scrape bacon bits from pan & mix with onion.Add 1 stick butter. Cook until onions are soft.Add sundried tomatoesAdd Vodka. Let simmer about 7 minutes or until alcohol cooks off.Add can of crushed tomatoesAdd 1/2 can diced tomatoesAdd heavy creamAdd salt & pepperLet sauce simmer about 20 minutes, continuously stirring
For Pasta
- *In a large pot, bring 4 quarts water to a rolling boil, salt& add pasta. *Let cook until al dente ( still a bit firm to the bite ) *Once Pasta is cooked al dente ( or to desired consistency ),remove Pasta using a hand held strainer spoon/ ladle, and add to thesauce.*Stir and mix the Vodka sauce and Pasta together and let all the flavors“marry “ for a few minutes.*Remove from heat. *Garnish with crumbled crispy bacon bits and fresh parsley &Enjoy
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