Penne a la Vodka I

A savory saute of sweet red onions, garlic and bacon is deglazed with vodka and simmered with tomatoes and cream to make an opulent sauce to serve over cooked penne.

• Calories: 773 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 fluid ounces vodka
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups chopped tomatoes
• 12 ounces penne pasta
• 1 ½ large yellow onions
• 5 cloves crushed garlic
• 10 slices bacon, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook and drain the penne pasta. Set aside.

Step 2

In a pan or skillet, sweat thinly sliced onions, crushed garlic and bacon.

Step 3

Add diced tomato and deglaze (cook until alcohol has evaporated) with vodka. Add crushed tomatoes and cream.

Step 4

Reduce sauce until thickened and season with salt and pepper. Add to pasta, toss and serve. Bon appetite!