Day 44: Penne & Vodka Sauce Recipe

Recipe:
1 (13 oz) pkg of penne pasta
2 T butter
3 oz thinly sliced pancetta bacon, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 (4 oz) pkg pearl mushrooms
1/3 cup vodka
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
8 oz tomato sauce
grated Parmesan cheese

Boil pasta.  Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.  Add pancetta and saute until lightly browned.  Add chopped garlic and whole mushrooms.  Add vodka and stir until it is reduced by half, about 4 to 5 minutes.  Stir in tomato sauce and cream.  Simmer uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes.  Stir every few minutes.  Stir in pasta and heat through.  Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve with tossed salad.