Creamy Vodka Sauce

Creamy Vodka Sauce

Creamy Vodka Sauce is an easy pasta sauce recipe pancetta, tomatoes and cream. Serve over your favorite pasta like Penne alla Vodka!

Ingredients :

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion , diced
• 4 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 cup pancetta , prosciutto or ham
• 1-2 cups vodka
• 56 ounces petite diced tomatoes
• 3/4 – 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup hand torn basil
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pound cooked pasta al dente

Directions

1. In a large skillet, stir together the butter and olive oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the pancetta and onion, sauteing for 2-4 minutes. Add the garlic sauteing for another 3 minutes.
3. After the onion and garlic have softened, stir in the vodka and crushed tomatoes, bringing to a low a simmer. Allow the sauce to reduce and thicken, approximately 10 minutes.
4. Stir in the cream, basil, salt and pepper until combined. Toss with hot, cooked pasta, allowing to heat for 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately.
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