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Penne and Vodka Sauce
SUBMITTED BY:
Rick Naylor
PHOTO BY:
Tomi Fumimoto
"One of the best and easiest recipes I have tried. You can find pancetta at any good Italian deli, try not to substitute as it makes the dish. This is also very good with shrimp added in the last few minutes of simmering. If you like spice, add a dash or 2 of red pepper flakes."
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PREP TIME
10 Min
COOK TIME
15 Min
READY IN
25 Min
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1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 pound thinly sliced pancetta bacon, chopped
1/3 cup vodka
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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DIRECTIONS
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.
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Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2003 by APALLEY
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Dec. 15, 2003
I wanted to reduce calories without sacrificing flavor in this recipe, so I substituted fat-free half and half for the heavy cream - no discernable difference in taste and greatly reduced the fat!! Also added a generous amount of freshly gorund black pepper. It was a huge hit!
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Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2008 by thomasby
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thomasby
Jan. 11, 2008
We love this one so much that I made it the night I asked her to marry me! We use fat free half and half also, and don't miss anything. I've tried it with regular bacon in a pinch, and it's definitely worth a trip to the specialty store (or aisle) for the pancetta. The pancetta just gives a great salty bite to the sauce. I serve with fresh bread and a simple salad.
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We love this one so much that I made it the night I asked her to marry me! We use fat free...
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Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2004 by
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JDVMD
Jan. 5, 2004
Made this for our best friend's wedding anniversary celebration and it was beyond fabulous. They, along with my family, are asking for this dish constantly, even the picky kids liked it. Had a little trouble finding the pancetta but was successful in the end. Also used Gray Goose vokda. Superb! Easy! You can't get any better than this. I also served with it a warm goat cheese salad, fresh French bread and chocolate Grand Marnier creme brulee.
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Made this for our best friend's wedding anniversary celebration and it was beyond fabulous....
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Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by
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Jul. 23, 2003
No reduced fat or fat-free here. I go all out with vodka sauce. I love this stuff over cheese tortellini, but I need to try it over penne next time. I don't use the pancetta because I like the taste of the sauce by itself. Thanks Rick. Hey Linda...I had to call my grandma to find out what corn flour was...so your not alone.
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No reduced fat or fat-free here. I go all out with vodka sauce. I love this stuff over...
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Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2006 by LB9977
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LB9977
Sep. 4, 2006
This is a wonderful recipe! It was one of the most delicous vodka sauces I have ever tasted and it was so easy to make! I added two cloves of garlic (minced) in with the pancetta and sprinkled some onion powder and a dash of red pepper flakes. I would defintely NOT omit the pancetta as that added such a delicious flavor. This is a keeper I can't wait to make this again. My boyfriend absolutely loved it as well!
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This is a wonderful recipe! It was one of the most delicous vodka sauces I have ever tasted...
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Reviewed on May 16, 2006 by
Cathietay
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Cathietay
May 16, 2006
This easy & tastes so good. I am giving my version a four as I did not have pancetta - used regular bacon and diced onion & garlic, near the end a pinch of herbs. I also served with chicken & basil tortelleni as that is what I had on hand, plenty of flavour. Looking forward to finding some Pancetta in NZ & trying it the original way.
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This easy & tastes so good. I am giving my version a four as I did not have pancetta - used...
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Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2006 by nmwunduke
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nmwunduke
Nov. 16, 2006
Wow...I don't know where I went wrong with this recipe. I used all top-notch ingredients...imported pancetta, top-shelf vodka, high quality tomato sauce, real Parmigiano-Reggiano...it just wasn't that good. In fact, without the good cheese, it tasted a lot like Chef Boyardee. I won't bother making it again.
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Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2005 by FIEVEL_24
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FIEVEL_24
Aug. 30, 2005
This recipe is a favorite in our house. This time I added some fresh garlic to the pancetta. Also in an effort to watch the waist line I substituted fat free half and half for the heavy cream, the fiance didn't notice a differece, so that was a success. Thanks so much for a great recipe.
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This recipe is a favorite in our house. This time I added some fresh garlic to the pancetta. ...
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Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2004 by YOURSWEETCAROLINE
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YOURSWEETCAROLINE
Feb. 13, 2004
This recipe is definitely a 5 star! It caught my eye and I decided to take a chance and make it for a large amount of people for Mothers Day. It couldn't have come out better. Even thripling the recipe, came out great. The pancetta is a bit pricey but definitly worth it! I did add some crushed red pepper and glad I did.
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This recipe is definitely a 5 star! It caught my eye and I decided to take a chance and make...
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Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2004 by SAMMYAZ
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SAMMYAZ
Feb. 13, 2004
I have tried other vodka sauces and always come back to this one. I add one small onion chopped,some garlic and sprinkle chives on the top. We love it!
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I have tried other vodka sauces and always come back to this one. I add one small onion...
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