Pasta with Bacon Vodka Sauce
Farfalle pasta with a simple vodka sauce
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
- 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
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,
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.