Easy Vodka Sauce

By spend with pennies

Ingredients

28 ounces canned whole tomatoes (with juices, 1 can)
½ small onion (finely diced)
1 tablespoon olive oil (or butter)
4 ounces pancetta (chopped, or bacon ½-inch dice)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
â…" cup vodka
14 ounces crushed tomatoes
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup heavy whipping cream
â…" cup shredded Parmesan cheese (or romano cheese)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Prep Time20mins
Cook Time55mins
Servings4

Instructions

Using your hands, squish the whole tomatoes into a bowl to break them up (reserving the juices) and set aside.

In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, 3 minutes. Stir in the pancetta or bacon and continue cooking until some of the fat has rendered out, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook just until fragrant.

Add the vodka and bring to a low boil, let boil uncovered for 2 minutes.

Stir in the whole and crushed tomatoes (with any juices) and the pepper flakes. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.

Stir in the cream and simmer for an additional 9 to 11 minutes or until thickened.

Remove from heat, and add the parmesan cheese and parsley. Stir, taste, and season with salt and pepper.