creamy penne pasta

Name: Creamy penne pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) pkg penne pasta; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 1/4 pound(s) sliced pancetta bacon, chopped; 1/3 cup(s) vodka; 1/2 cup(s) light cream; 1-1/2 cup(s) prego heart healthy pasta sauce; 1/2 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese

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40 Pinches

sherry monfils

worcester, MA

Updated on Dec 22, 2012

With a smoky flavor from the panchetta and the creaminess of the vodka sauce, this is the ultimate pasta. And made in one skillet, so easy.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

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yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound pkg penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 pound sliced pancetta bacon, chopped
1/3 cup vodka
1/2 cup light cream
1-1/2 cup prego heart healthy pasta sauce
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

How To Make creamy penne pasta

Step 1

Cook pasta as directed, drain. Melt butter in lg skillet over medium heat. Saute pancetta until lightly browned.

Step 2

Stir in vodka, cook for 5 mins. Stir in pasta sauce and light cream. Simmer for 10 mins, stirring occasionally. Stir in pasta and heat through. Sprinkle w/ parmesan cheese.
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