Penne Vodka Recipe
Penne Vodka is a classic Italian dish for a reason. All that pink sauce is one of the best reasons to eat pasta ever.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Penne 1 box
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic thinly sliced
- 1 cup Shallot chopped
- 1/2 pound Prosciutto thinly sliced and cut into 1" pieces
- 1/2 cup Vodka good quality
- 28 ounces Crushed Tomatoes 1 can
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook penne to al dente according to box instructions.
- In a large sauté pan, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic, stirring until golden.
- Add shallots, stirring as needed for about 5 minutes until soft.
- Add prosciutto, cooking and stirring for 5-10 minutes until cooked through and a little bit crispy.
- Turn the heat to high and add vodka. Have a tight fitting lid on hand to smoother the fire should it become out of control. Set on fire with a long match or wand lighter. Hold the handle of the pan and shake it around gently until the fire goes out.
- Add tomatoes and salt and pepper to taste. Cook over low heat for 20 minutes.
- Add cream and stir, cook for another 5 minutes until the cream is warmed.
- Toss with cooked pasta and serve with freshly grated parmesan.