How to Make PENNE ALLA VODKA Like an Italian

By Vincenzo's Plate · 25 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Bring 5 L of water to a boil in a large pot.
2. Cut the pancetta into small strips, leaving some fat on each piece.
3. On low heat, add 4 tbsp of EVOO to a frying pan, then add the chopped onion.
4. Add the pancetta and cook for about 5-10 minutes, until the onion turns golden and the pancetta is crispy.
5. Meanwhile, put the peeled tomatoes in a large bowl, add a pinch of salt and pepper, and crush them gently by hand or with a masher.
6. Pour the vodka into the pan and cook with the pancetta and onion for 2-3 minutes.
7. Add the crushed tomatoes to the pan and stir slowly with a wooden spoon. Simmer on medium-low heat for at least 15-20 minutes.
8. Tear the basil leaves by hand and add them to the pan. The sauce should start to thicken slowly.
9. Add a small amount of cream until the sauce turns pink.
10. Cook the penne for the time on the packet. Shortly before it is ready, scoop out a mug of pasta water and set it aside.
11. Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce on medium-low heat, stirring gently.
12. Add half a mug of pasta water and mix until every penne is coated in the sauce.
13. Top with grated pecorino to taste, toss again, and serve.

Summarized from Vincenzo's Plate's video. Watch it for the details.

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