February 15, 2010

Valentines Vodka Sauce or Penne Alla Vodka













Want to impress your Valentine? Make them vodka sauce, it is such a lovely pink color that its perfect for Valentines Day or any day really. Forget Chocolate! This is my ultimate guilty pleasure! Enjoy it!!!

Ingredients:
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup diced red onion
1 tbs jarred minced garlic
2.5 tbs of diced pancetta
1/2 cup of vodka
1 stick of salted butter
2 28oz cans of crushed tomatoes
1 cup of heavy cream
1 cup of grated Romano cheese
Dried basil to season

Directions: Serves 8
Heat olive oil in a saute pan
Add onions, garlic, and pancetta and saute until browned












Remove from burner and add vodka
Return to burner and add tomatoes, butter, and cream













Add cheese & basil and stir well until melted
Simmer on low heat stirring often













Cook pasta al dente in water according to directions
Strain and toss with sauce in large serving bowl
Top with grated cheese and fresh black pepper and serve!

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