# Penne alla Mezcal

A flavorful twist on classic penne alla vodka that replaces vodka with smoky, slightly sweet mezcal for a more pronounced kick.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- pancetta
- onion
- garlic
- tomato paste
- red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp mezcal
- penne pasta
- cream
- parmesan cheese

## Instructions

1. Cook the pancetta in a pan until crispy, then remove from the pan.
2. Sauté onion and garlic in the remaining fat.
3. Stir in tomato paste and red pepper flakes.
4. Add tomatoes and cream to the pan, simmering to create the sauce.
5. Stir in the mezcal.
6. Add cooked penne pasta to the sauce and toss to combine.
7. Add the crispy pancetta back into the pasta and toss.
8. Serve the pasta topped with grated parmesan cheese.

## Equipment

- pan
- spatula
- tongs
- paper towel

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcbA2c0CTvi/?stkn=aDYzOGl2emtuajkz
- Creator: Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/bd7166ae-c85e-4e37-b22f-a04a018ddefd
- Extracted: 2026-10-07

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