Penne and Vodka Sauce

Directions

Ingredients :

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta

2 tablespoons butter

¼ pound thinly sliced pancetta bacon

chopped

⅓ cup vodka

½ cup heavy whipping cream

1 ½ cups tomato sauce

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Methods :

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Meanwhile, melt butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta, and saute until lightly browned. Add vodka and stir until it is reduced by half, about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and cream. Simmer uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes. Stir every few minutes.

Stir in pasta, and heat through. Serve with Parmesan cheese.