Penne Alla Vodka

• 2 tbs olive oil
• 8 oz Canadian bacon, diced
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 5-6 garlic cloves, pressed
• 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
• 1/2 cup vodka
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus extra for serving
• 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1 lb penne pasta
• Chopped Italian parsley, for serving

1. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add Canadian bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 4 minutes. Remove bacon to a bowl with a slotted spoon and set aside.
2. Reduce heat to medium, add the onion and cook until softened and beginning to brown. Add the garlic and saute for 2 minutes. (During this process you can add a little olive oil if the pan is too dry.)
3. Stir the tomatoes, red pepper flakes, sugar, basil, salt and pepper into the onion mixture, increase the heat and bring to a simmer. Cook for 8-10 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream, vodka, Parmesan cheese and cooked bacon.
4. While making the vodka sauce, bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain the pasta and combine with the sauce.
5. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with fresh Parmesan.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/penne-alla-vodka-52445951 (may not work)