Penne with Vodka Sauce and Bacon Recipe

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite about 11 minutes.

Place bacon in a large saucepan and cook over medium heat turning occasionally until crisp about 5 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels.

Return saucepan to medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent about 3 minutes. Increase heat to high; add vodka and bring to a boil. Cook until reduced by 1/2 about 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes heavy cream Worcestershire sauce and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook sauce until thickened about 10 minutes.

Drain pasta; top with the sauce and sprinkle with the bacon basil and black pepper.