Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. butter
- 1 cup pancetta (substitute bacon), cubed
- 1 cup white onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 tbsp. pressed garlic
- 1/2 tbsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 3/4 cup unflavored Vodka
- 4 cups marinara sauce (see Recipe)
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 cup 35% heavy cream
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
- 1 lb. penne or rigatoni, cooked
- 1/2 cup Grana Padano cheese (substitute Parmesan), grated plus more for serving
- basil leaves, for garnish
Instruction
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and butter. When hot, add pancetta and sauté until almost cooked, about 7 minutes.
- Add onions and cook for 2 minutes. Add pressed garlic, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes; sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add vodka and cook until reduced by a third, about 3-4 minutes. Add marinara sauce and tomato paste, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and black pepper; stir well. Add pasta and gently fold it in until coated; stir in cheese. Transfer to serving plates and garnish with basil leaves.
