small onion or shallots
butter
garlic or garlic paste (optional, to taste)
*** the secret star of the show: a small pkg. of diced pancetta ***
jar of vodka sauce (any brand)
grated cheese
obviously, a pasta that you like (penne, rigatoni, ziti, etc.)

Chop the onion or shallots.

In large frying pan, add a lump of butter, diced garlic if you like, the onion, and pancetta. Simmer until nice and soft.

Note: This combination adds such a wonderful mix of flavor to vodka sauce (whether you start from scratch or cheat with a pre-made jar).

Add the jar of sauce (add a little grated cheese - why not). Let it all sit on low heat while you prepare the pasta.

I like to cook up some shrimp and serve the shrimp on top of the pasta dish.

Bingo - done!

Submitted by: Diane F