Vodka Sauce Recipe
A rich plum tomato cream sauce with pancetta, fresh herbs, and romano cheese tossed with macaroni.
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Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
Pasta Ingredients
Method
Sauce Preparation
- 1
- 2
Sauté Garlic and Spices
Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes to the pancetta. Sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant.
- 3
Add Tomatoes
Pour in the canned plum tomatoes, crushing them with a spoon. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Stir in Cream and Herbs
Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream, chopped fresh basil, and grated romano cheese. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer for another 5 minutes until the sauce is heated through.
Pasta Cooking
- 5
Cook Macaroni
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 6
Combine with Sauce
Drain the macaroni and add it to the vodka sauce. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated in the sauce. Serve immediately with additional grated romano cheese on top.