Kicked Up Pasta Rags with Vodka Sauce

• 1/4 pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 cups finely chopped yellow onions
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen green peas
• 1 cup vodka
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup chopped basil
• 4 sheets fresh pasta, (about 1 pound) torn into rags about 3-inches by 1-inch each
• Grated Parmesan, for serving (optional)

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high heat until the fat is rendered and just beginning to brown, about 4 minutes.
3. Add the onions and crushed red pepper and saute until soft and slightly caramelized, about 6 minutes.
4. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
5. Add the tomatoes and stir well to combine.
6. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring.
7. Add the vodka and cook until slightly reduced, 3 to 4 minutes.
8. Add the peas and cream, and cook, until thickened, about 2 minutes.
9. Remove from the heat and stir in the basil.
10. Cook the pasta in the boiling water until just al dente, about 2 minutes.
11. Drain in a colander.
12. Add to the pasta sauce, and toss to combine.
13. Serve immediately with grated Parmesan, if desired.

bacon, yellow onions, red pepper, garlic, tomatoes, vodka, heavy cream, basil, pasta, parmesan

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/kicked-up-pasta-rags-with-vodka-sauce-recipe.html (may not work)