Penne and Vodka Sauce

Ingredients

• 0.3 pound bacon thinly sliced chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter 
• 0.5 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
• 16 ounce penne pasta 
• 1.5 cups tomato sauce 
• 0.3 cup vodka 

Equipment

• frying pan
• pot

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
3. Meanwhile, melt butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add pancetta, and saute until lightly browned.
5. Add vodka and stir until it is reduced by half, about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and cream. Simmer uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes. Stir every few minutes.
6. Stir in pasta, and heat through.
7. Serve with Parmesan cheese.