Creamy Tomato Vodka Sauce Recipe

  Italian Pasta

Ingredients:
1/2 pkg. penne noodles
1 slice bacon, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 1/2 cups whipping cream
5 1/2 oz. can tomato paste
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 cup vodka
1 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Directions:
Cook penne according to package directions.
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in bacon, onion and garlic; cook until lightly browned. Stir in cream, tomato paste, salt, pepper and vodka; simmer 10 minutes. Stir 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese into tomato mixture. Stir in penne noodles; mix well. Top with remaining cheese. Serve immediately.
Makes 4 to 6 servings
This sauce can be 'kicked up' by adding a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce.

Creamy Tomato Vodka Sauce
 

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