itlian recipes

Rigatoni A La Vodka


italian, main dish, pasta

1 1/2 cup plain tomato sauce
1/4 cup butter
1/4 lb bacon diced
1/3 cup vodka
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 packet bouillion
1 salt and pepper to taste
1 lb rigatoni
1 grated cheese(parmagiana)

Lightly sautee bacon. Drain except for 2 tbls drippings. Add butter and simmer on low heat for 3 min. Add vodka and tomato sauce and simmer 5 min. Add cream. salt and pepper and keep warm(never cook with cream on high heat-it will separate) Cook macaroni according to directions. Drain well, mix with sauce, top with cheese and serve.