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Pasta with Bacon Vodka Sauce

Farfalle pasta with a simple vodka sauce
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb box of Farfalle Pasta or penne pasta
  • 1 lb can of Italian peeled tomatoes
  • 16 oz of basic tomato sauce
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 pint of of heavy cream
  • 2 oz of Vodka optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste *
  • Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • chopped fresh parsley optional

Instructions
 

  • Cook 1lb of bacon, crumble and set aside.
  • Cook 1 lb of pasta and set aside with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking.
  • In a deep sauté pan cook down onions with butter and olive oil until translucent. Add 1 can of peeled tomatoes with juice, Bring to a boil and press down with the back of a spoon or potato masher. Then add the tomato sauce, bacon, and vodka. Bring to a slow boil and cook for about 20 minutes. Taste for seasoning and add as needed. Add the heavy cream and continue to simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes or until thickened enough to coat the pasta.
  • Add the cooked pasta and a few handfuls of grated Parmesan Cheese, toss and serve,

Notes

Even though the Alcohol burns off you CAN omit the vodka and it will still taste great.
I use Cento San Marzano Tomatoes in my Kitchen.
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