Ingredients:

• 450 gr. (1/2 Kg.) Penne Rigate
• 1/3 pkg. of bacon (cut into small pieces)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 500 ml.(2 cups) whipping cream
• 1 cup (approx.) of tomato sauce or one can of tomato paste (5 1/2 oz./156ml.)
• 5 ml.(1 tsp) of salt
• 2 ml. (1/2 tsp) of pepper
• 50 ml. (1/4) cup of vodka
• 15-30 ml. (1-2 Tbsp) of 100% pure olive oil
• 125 ml. (1/2 cup) of grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat oil in sauce pan over medium heat. Stir in bacon (cook crispy); then, add onion and garlic until lightly browned. Stir in cream, tomato sauce (or tomato paste), salt, pepper and vodka. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Stir 1/4 cup (50 ml.) grated Parmesan cheese into tomato mixture. Stir in penne rigate; mix well. Top with remaining cheese. You may add more Parmesan cheese according to taste, if you so desire. I usually do. Serve immediately.

Makes 6-8 servings

Note: You may use other varieties of pasta such as bow ties, rigatoni, etc., so be creative and enjoy!