How to Cook Penne Alla Vodka

You will learn how to make an awesome
Penne ala Vodka. This is a recipe handed down from my mother who is from Sicily and owns an Italian restaurant in NY for the past 35 years.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• heavy cream
• bacon or prosciutto
• garlic
• tomato sauce
• onions
• penne macaroni
• vodka
• grated cheese

1. cut 1/2 of pound of bacon or 1/2 of pound of prosciutto into small
   pieces.

2. Cook bacon or prosciutto till brown.
   While the meat is cooking put water on for penne. Once the water is boiling cook the penne.

3. Add about 5 slices of onion and 1 clove of garlic with a splash of vodka.
   Cook off the vodka.

4. Now add 1 quart of heavy cream bring to a boil for about 3-5 minutes.
   Add 1-2 shots of vodka.

5. Add tomato sauce till sauce is pink along with 2 cups of grated cheese.
   Bring to a boil again.
   Try the sauce and if needed add more grated cheese or more tomato sauce.

6. Once the macaroni is cooked-drain and add to sauce.

7. Now that is done place the penne ala vodka on a serving plate and garnish with fresh parsley or basil.
   
   Enjoy with family or friends this will be a meal they will never forget!!!

[JOEY-T]

on 2/3/2009 Thank you for trying my receipe

[tarasmns1]

on 1/19/2009 This was by far the best penne ala vodka recipe I have ever tried. It was absolutely delicious as well as very easy to make. Thank You for sharing this!!