
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook penne until just tender, 12 minutes or according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, cook capicola (or pancetta) in a large saucepan over medium heat until crisp, about 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel.
3. Return the saucepan to medium-low heat; add onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent, about 1 minute. Increase heat to high; add vodka and bring to a boil. Boil until reduced by about half, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, half-and-half, Worcestershire sauce and crushed red pepper to taste; reduce to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 10 minutes.
4. Drain the pasta; serve topped with the sauce and sprinkled with the capicola (or pancetta), basil and pepper.
Tip: Capicola and pancetta can be found in the deli section of most large supermarkets. Buy one thick piece for this recipe.
Calories 311 Carbohydrates 47 Fat 3 Saturated fat 1
Mono unsaturated fat 1 Protein 11 Cholesterol 9 Fiber 5 Potassium 517
This recipe has been added to the following public cookbooks:
Hauser Cookbook,
ITALIAN RECIPIES,
jens,
marions cookbook,
Frugal Feasts: Main Course Meals Under $10
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| Rating | Submitted by | Comment Summary |
|---|---|---|
| ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ | denise
04/06/09 09:13 AM | CapicolaCapicola is italian hot/spicy ham and can befound in the deli dept. |
| ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ | SmyLee
03/30/09 03:00 PM | Not so goodI made this the other day and wound up throwing it all out! It was gross! :( |
| ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | pqc
03/26/09 12:04 PM | Lighten UpJffrySmit....SERIOUSLY? Why so mean?
Anyways, I plan to try this recipe this weekend. Penne Vodka is my favorite!! In what section of the sotore would Capicola be found? I am leaning towards the cold cut counter??
P.S. I'm not looking for any smart allik remarks. Thank you. |
| ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ | Laura
03/19/09 10:39 PM | Grow a sense of humourOk, I cook ALOT, never heard of Capicola, but the comment about the pig butt was obviously a joke. Sheesh. |
| ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ | Robert Daniels
02/27/09 03:33 PM | WonderfulTruly a great recipe! Thanks for sharing! |
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