Super creamy vodka sauce made with pancetta, lots of parmesan, tomato paste, and heavy cream. This sauce is savory and smooth. Goes great with your favorite pasta shape. Easy to add a protein to make a full meal!
4 servings
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10 min
50 min
1 hour
Cook pancetta in a sauce pan until crispy. Remove crispy pancetta to a paper towel lined plate. Reserve some oil in the pan.
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Sauté shallots in pancetta oil until translucent, softened, and caramelized. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
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Add tomato paste and mix with shallots and garlic. Cook for a few minutes and allow tomato paste to darken and caramelize.
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Deglaze the pan with vodka. Stir and scrape up anything stuck to the pan. Allow to simmer and cook off the alcohol. Add in diced tomatoes.
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Stir together and let simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Blend with an immersion blender or a food processor until sauce is smooth.
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Add in heavy cream and stir until well mixed and smooth.
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Add in parmesan and pancetta back to the pan. Stir to combine.
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Toss with al dente pasta and a splash of pasta water. Option to add chicken or shrimp for a protein. I've had this with scallops and it was amazing!
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