PENNE PASTA WITH TOMATO VODKA SAUCE
INGREDIENTS: METHOD:
  • 1 lb Penne pasta
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 x 15-oz. cans chopped tomatoes
  • ½ lb Canadian bacon or smoked ham, diced
  • ½ tsp. crushed red pepper
  • 2 cups frozen peas
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup vodka
  • ½ cup Romano cheese, grated
  • Saute onion and garlic in olive oil until just golden brown.
  • Add tomatoes, Canadian bacon, crushed red pepper and peas and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Add cream and vodka and cook an additional 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile boil pasta until cooked al dente and drain.
  • Serve sauce over pasta and sprinkle with Romano cheese.