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Penne with Vodka-Tomato Cream Sauce




Source of Recipe


Mary Ellen Courtney (Newspaper)






List of Ingredients



• 1 tablespoon butter
  
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
• 1 small onion, chopped
  
• 1 (28 ounce) can Italian tomatoes, drained and chopped
  
• 1 cup heavy cream
  
• 1/4 cup vodka
  
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  
• 2-3 slices prosciutto, diced
  
• 1 pound penne pasta
  
• grated parmesan cheese
  






Instructions



1. Melt butter with oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until translucent. Add prosiutto at this point and saute 1-2 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until almost no liquid remains in pan, stirring frequently, about 25 minutes. Add cream, vodka, and red pepper. Boil until thickened to sauce consistency, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
   
2. Cook pasta al dente. Pour sauce over pasta and toss well. Sprinkle with cheese.
   






Final Comments


Makes 4 servings.