Penne with Spicy Vodka Cream Sauce

By á-178825

4 entree or 8 side servings

Ingredients

• 16 oz uncooked penne or other short pasta
• 4 pancetta slices or thick bacon slices
• 1 T butter
• 1 T EVOO
• 2 shallots, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 t dried crushed red pepper
• 1/2 c vodka
• 1/2 c chicken broth
• Two 14.5 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
• 8 oz can tomato sauce
• 3/4 t salt
• 1/4 t fresh ground pepper
• 1/2 c heavy whipping cream
• 2 T chopped fresh basil
• Garnishes: Parmesan cheese shavings, fresh basil leaves

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare pasta according to pkg directions. Meanwhile cook pancetta in lg nonstick skillet over med high heat until crisp. Remove pancetta & drain on paper towels. Wipe skillet clean.

Melt butter in lg skillet over med high jest. Stir in oil, shallots, garlic & red pepper; sauté 3-4 min until shallots are tender. Stir in vodka; bring to boil, reduce heat & simmer 3 min until reduced by 1/2. Stir in broth & next 4 ingredients. Simmer 15 more min

Reduce heat to low; stir in cream, basil & pancetta. Cook 2 min until heated through. (Do Not Boil.). Spoon pasta into serving bowls; top with sauce. Garnish, if desired. Makes 4 entree or 8 side dish servings.