Linguine With Cherry Tomatoes & Pancetta Cream

Submitted by MissChief

"Found on a bag of cherry tomatoes (DQ produce), thought it looked interesting and decided to get it somewhere I could find it easily."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1⁄2 - 3⁄4 lb cherry tomatoes, chopped
• 1 bunch basil
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon shallot, finely chopped
• 1 ounce olive oil
• 2 ounces pancetta, cooked and chopped
• 2 ounces parmesan cheese, shredded
• 2 ounces vodka
• 1 1⁄2 cups heavy cream
• 1 ounce butter
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 lb linguine

directions

1. In a large pan, sweat bacon, shallots and garlic. Lightly cook, but do not brown. Deglaze with vodka.
2. Add cherry tomatoes, heavy cream and tomato paste. Reduce to a sauce-like consistency. Add butter and torn basil.
3. Cook linguine in boiling water until al dente, about 5-7 minutes, then strain.
4. Add linguine to the sauce pot and season with salt and pepper.
5. Garnish with parmesan.