Penne alla vodka is a staple menu item at nearly every Italian restaurant, and it also happens to be an easy way to get an elegant meal onto your table in less than 30 minutes. In this video, Nicole shows you how to make penne alla vodka with ingredients like pancetta, crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, and of course… vodka. (Before you ask, you’re not going to get drunk from this pasta sauce since all the alcohol evaporates while cooking.) The simple combination of vodka sauce and al dente pasta is nothing short of saucy, cheesy perfection. When you don’t know what to make for dinner, this homemade Italian dish is always a good idea.