Chef John’s Penne with Vodka Sauce

Description This is the incredibly easy and always popular vodka sauce. There are certain flavors in tomatoes that are only brought out if you introduce alcohol into the sauce. Ingredients 4 ounces pancetta bacon, diced 1 small sprig fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon olive oil ½ cup vodka ½ cup heavy whipping cream freshly ground black … Read more

Penne with Spicy Vodka Tomato Cream Sauce

Description A nice change from your typical tomato sauce! If you’re worried about the alcohol, don’t be! It cooks off and cannot be tasted. It simply helps to enhance the flavors. Ingredients 1 pound uncooked penne pasta ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 (28 … Read more