Penne alla Vodka Recipe

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

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Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

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, whencrispy

  Add onion to pan. Scrape bacon bits from pan & mix with onion.

  Add 1 stick butter. Cook until onions are soft.

  Add sundried tomatoes

  Add Vodka. Let simmer about 7 minutes or until alcohol cooks off.

  Add can of crushed tomatoes

  Add 1/2 can diced tomatoes

  Add heavy cream

  Add salt & pepper

  Let 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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