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Quick and Easy Vodka Pasta Sauce

Whip up a fast and four-ingredient favorite with this top-rated recipe for Quick and Easy Vodka Pasta. 
5 from 15 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 3 cups

Ingredients  

  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
  • 1/3 cup vodka
  • 2 cups homemade or store-bought marinara sauce (See Kelly's Note)
  • 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 12 oz. uncooked pasta, such as rigatoni or penne

Instructions 

  • Place a large nonstick sauté pan over medium heat. Add the diced bacon and cook, stirring as needed, until all of the fat has rendered off the bacon. Drain out the grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon remaining in the pan with the bacon.
  • Add the vodka to the pan and cook it until it reduces by roughly half. 
  • Stir in the marinara sauce then whisk in the heavy cream and reduce the heat to low. Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes. While the sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente.
  • Drain the pasta, toss it with the sauce and serve immediately. 

Kelly's Note: