Penne Alla Vodka with Pancetta

Name: Penne Alla Vodka with Pancetta
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 , (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained, liquid reserved; 1 tablespoon, olive oil; 3 ounces, pancetta, thinly sliced, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1/2 cup); 1/2 , small onion, minced (about 1/4 cup); 1 tablespoon, tomato paste; 2 medium cloves, garlic, minced or pressed through garlic press (about 2 teaspoons); 1/4-1/2 teaspoon, hot red pepper flakes; , Table salt; 1/3 cup, vodka; 1/2 cup, heavy cream; 1 pound, penne pasta; 2 tablespoons, minced fresh basil leaves; , Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving

Main Courses
Europe
Italian
Pasta, Grains, Rice & Beans
Fruits & Vegetables
Meat
Vegetables
Pasta
Pork
Weeknight

Appears in Cook's Illustrated November/December 2006, America's Test Kitchen TV

Splashes of vodka and cream can turn run-of-the-mill tomato sauce into luxurious restaurant fare—or a heavy, boozy mistake. We set out to fine-tune this modern classic.

SERVES 4

TIME 1 hour

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