Spaghetti and Vodka Sauce

Many of you may remember when I was a guest cook at a local restaurant they wanted me to make Penne with Vodka Sauce. The first time I made it, it came out just awful I had to throw it out. Goodbye Grey Goose.... Hubby was not pleased to waste the good vodka. After making my family eat it all week I finally felt like I got it right. A total sell out at the restaurant, some people actually still talk about it when I see them.
I am making it again tonight, I have added some garlic and sundried tomatoes. A very good combination to my sauce I must say.




1 pd penne

1 pd pancetta cut in small cubes

1 onion chopped

2 tbsp of olive oil

sprig of fresh rosemary

1/2 C heavy cream

quart of prepared tomato sauce

1/2 C grated parmesan cheese

dash of pepper

In a skillet heat the olive oil and onion and pancetta. Make penne according to directions. Cook until pancetta is crisp and the onion is translucent about 4 minutes. Add the vodka and let cook on medium heat until reduced by half. Stir to scrap up the crisp onions and pancetta stuck to the bottom of the pan. Add the heavy cream and rosemary and pepper, heat until cream thickens and is bubbly. Add the tomato sauce heat through, then add cheese till melted.Garnish with parsley or basil and parmesan cheese.