Penne Pasta With Vodka Sauce Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1/4 pound diced pancetta (Italian bacon), don't substitute
- 1/4 c. butter
- 1/3 c. vodka
- 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 1/2 c. heavy cream
- 1 1/2 c. tomato sauce
Directions
- Heat the butter in a large frying pan. When the butter foams, add in the diced pancetta. When the pancetta browns slightly (takes 2 to 3 min), add in the vodka and stir.
- After the alcohol burns off, stir in the tomato sauce and cream (the alcohol only takes a minute or possibly two to burn off).
- Stir continuously for 5 - 8 min. Place liquid removed pasta into frying pan, add in Parmesan cheese, and mix thoroughly for about 2 min.
- Serves 4 to 6.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 107g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 280 | |
| Calories from Fat 104 | 37% |
| Total Fat 11.86g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 6.93g | 28% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium 393mg | 16% |
| Potassium 236mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 30.62g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.7g | 6% |
| Sugars 2.37g | 2% |
| Protein 9.23g | 15% |
