How To Make Penne alla Vodka | Quick & Easy Pasta Recipe #MrMakeItHappen

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Dice the shallot and smash, peel, and dice the garlic.

Chop the basil into thin strips.

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add salt for the pasta.

Cook the penne noodles according to the package instructions.

Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and add olive oil.

Add the pancetta, shallot, and garlic to the skillet, allowing flavors to infuse into the oil.

Add crushed red pepper flakes and dried oregano to the skillet.

Season with a pinch of salt and mix well.

Add the fresh chopped basil to the skillet and mix.

Pour in 32 ounces of crushed tomatoes and stir to combine.

Add vodka to the sauce and allow it to simmer and reduce.

After simmering, add heavy cream to the sauce and mix well.

Allow the sauce to simmer for about 30 minutes to combine flavors.

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with all-purpose seasoning and Italian seasoning as needed.

In a separate skillet, add some of the sauce and toss the cooked penne in it to finish cooking and absorb flavors.

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