Traditional Penne Alla Vodka

A rich and hearty pasta dish

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  chopped shallot
• 1  chopped onion
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 4  ounces  chopped prosciutto
• 2  ounces vodka
• 1 (28 ounce) can  crushed tomatoes
• 1⁄2 pint  light cream
• 1  lb  cooked penne

Directions

1. Heat oil in large saucepan.
2. Add onions and shallot and saute about 2 min.
3. Add tomato paste and prosciutto and vodka stirring to mix.
4. Add crushed tomatoes.
5. Cover and simmer one hour.
6. Remove from heat and add light cream.
7. Serve over cooked penne.