Reviewed: May 22, 2012

This was my first attempt at making penne and vodka sauce for my husband (it's one of his favorites). The recipe gave a good base, but I modified it slightly. I substituted chicken with garlic salt and coarse black pepper to taste for the pancetta. I also used Prego Heart Healthy Mushroom in lieu of the plain tomato sauce. It came out phenominal!! My husband didn't stop raving all night about how it was the best vodka sauce he's ever had :) Those subs helped tremendously to add flavor to the sauce. Since mine was tasting more like a bisque with the ratio of cream to tomato sauce listed, I wound up adding a full cup of heavy cream. After simmering for 15-20 mins, it was perfect!

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College Cooker

Reviewed: May 8, 2012

This was very good and very simple, which is a win-win for me! I had to use regular bacon though, but it was still delicious! Thanks for sharing. Definitely a keeper.

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Darci

Home Town: Bartlett, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 18, 2012

This is absolutely, ridiculously delicious! Even as I was making this I was skeptical but this is A.MAZ.ING! Just added mushrooms and garlic and PRESTO! Gobbled up and everyone asked me to keep this recipe to make again!

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rebecky25

Reviewed: Feb. 26, 2012

I have tried other recipes and it did not fare out so well. However, this one was a hit with my family for a Valentines Day dinner! I served it alongside some parmesan crusted baked chicken. Yummy!

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TristaRDLD

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Lumberton, Texas, USA

Living In: Dallas, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 22, 2012

Great recipe! Made it for the first time tonight and based on other reviews and other pasta with pancetta recipes, I edited the recipe a bit. I used half & half instead of cream. Added garlic (5 cloves, minced), sliced white mushrooms (~1 cup), 1/2 cup of diced white onions, and black pepper. Also used spaghetti noodles instead of penne. Dish turned out great and very flavorful.

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Julenen

Reviewed: Jan. 27, 2012

Even my picky 6 year old son ate it! That's an accomplishment within itself!

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Smort

Reviewed: Jan. 6, 2012

I've had better...

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lilmaldita2002

Reviewed: Nov. 25, 2011

The sauce turned out really good! I did add some additional ingredients and we all loved the final outcome! I made some bacon & seasoned chicken to add to the pasta/sauce and sauteed some chopped onions and mushrooms in the butter with some garlic. I also added some peas, sundried tomatoes, boursin garlic & herb cheese (because we had some) and basil. Very good - especially with garlic bread! The only change I would make next time is to make extra sauce. Bon Appetit!

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Jen

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Hoffman Estates, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 25, 2011

Excellent and quick/easy recipe. My husband and I think that next time we might add some sun-dried tomatoes for an extra punch of flavor...we'll see.

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nemswiler

Reviewed: Oct. 16, 2011

This is by far the best vodka sauce I have ever had!!! I add a dash of crushed red pepper and garlic while in the pan. Sooooo yummy! You will not be dissapointed!

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