Simple Penne Alla Vodka

A good weeknight choice, this is my version of the classic dish.

• Ready In: 28 mins
• Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

• 1  onion, chopped
• 4  ounces prosciutto, chopped
• 1  tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1⁄2 cup vodka
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree
• 1⁄8-1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (depending how spicy you like things) or 1⁄8-1⁄2 teaspoon sambal oelek (depending how spicy you like things)
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2-3⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 3⁄4-1  lb penne, cooked (again, depending on how "saucy" you like your pasta)

Directions

1. Saute the onion in the combined butter and olive oil until translucent.
2. Add the prosciutto and saute an additional 2 minutes.
3. Add vodka and cook on high heat for 4 minutes.
4. Add tomato puree and red pepper and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Add cream and simmer for an additional 1 minute.
6. Salt to taste. Toss with hot cooked penne and Parmesan cheese. Serve extra Parmesan on the table if desired.