1 16-ounce package penne
1 medium onion, diced
4 tablespoons butter
1 16-ounce can tomatoes
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
2/3 cup vodka
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 pound pancetta, sliced (optional)
1 cup frozen peas, thawed (optional)
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
grated parmesan cheese
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Cook onion in hot butter until tender (5 minutes). Add tomatoes and tomato sauce. Add vodka. Cook 5 minutes. Blend in cream, heat to boiling. Add remaining ingredients and heat. Toss with cooked pasta. Serve with grated parmesan cheese.
