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ATTENTION ITALIANS! Do you have a a great Penne Vodka recipe you can share with me?

I love Penne Vodka. Anybody got a great recipe? I want it to be AUTHENTIC, this is why I am asking Italians for the recipe. Grazie!

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1. PENNE PASTA WITH VODKA SAUCE 1/4 lb. diced pancetta (Italian bacon), do not substitute 1/4 c. butter 1/3 c. vodka 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 lb. penne pasta 1 1/2 c. heavy cream 1 1/2 c. tomato sauce Melt the butter in a large frying pan. When the butter foams, add the diced pancetta. When the pancetta browns slightly (takes 2 to 3 minutes), add the vodka and stir. After the alcohol burns off, stir in the tomato sauce and cream (the alcohol only takes a minute or two to burn off). Stir continuously for 5 - 8 minutes. Place drained pasta into frying pan, add Parmesan cheese, and mix thoroughly for about 2 minutes.