PENNE WITH VODKA SAUCE AND BACON

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In this recipe, tomato sauce is spiked a few shots of vodka and served with crispy bacon.

Provided by Megan S

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta
2 slices bacon, chopped
½ cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, chopped
4 fluid ounces vodka
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
4 teaspoons dried basil
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  • Place bacon in a large saucepan and cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels.
  • Return saucepan to medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Increase heat to high; add vodka and bring to a boil. Cook until reduced by 1/2, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook sauce until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain pasta; top with the sauce and sprinkle with the bacon, basil, and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.8 calories, Carbohydrate 81.2 g, Cholesterol 25.3 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 402.6 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

JS Johurul Islam
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I'm not a fan of vodka sauce, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The sauce was surprisingly light and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Dorcas Munene
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This recipe was a disaster! The sauce was bland and the bacon was overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Ahsan Shah
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I followed the recipe exactly and the sauce turned out lumpy. I'm not sure what went wrong. The flavor was good, but the texture was not.


Magnify
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it! The sauce was very creamy and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice touch. I would recommend using less cream next time.


Zalzala Gaming
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the bacon adds a nice crunch. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so cleanup is a breeze.


Jafar Iqbal
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice smokiness. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.


Logan Tatum
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I'm not a fan of penne pasta, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The sauce was delicious and the bacon added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again, but with a different type of pasta.


Michelle Chukwudi
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the creamy vodka sauce and the crispy bacon. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Adbhut Rai
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This dish was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice crunch. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Elmetwaly Mohey
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of vodka sauce, but I'm so glad I did! The sauce was surprisingly light and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Lx Juboraj
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This penne alla vodka recipe was so easy to follow and turned out absolutely delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon added just the right amount of smokiness. I'll definitely be making this again!