penne a la vodka

7 Pinches
The Villages, FL
Updated on May 26, 2015

This is a great Italian recipe I got from my Polish friend Jennifer! Of course I added my own twist to make it even better. It's easy and delicious. On Christmas Eve I have made it for my family and added shrimp. You can also add chicken. You will be a hit with minimal effort. Enjoy!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 - diced onion
  • 28 ounces can whole or crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 8 ounces can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup vodka
  • 4 ounces heavy cream
  • 1/4 pound prosciutto ham
  • 1 clove crushed garlic
  • 1 pound penne pasta, cooked

How To Make penne a la vodka

  • Step 1
    Melt butter in a sauce pan. Saute onion until translucent. Add minced garlic. Do not burn garlic.
  • Step 2
    Add tomatoes (whole or crushed depending on your taste), tomato sauce, red pepper, vodka and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Remove from the heat and add prosciutto and cream. Serve immediately over penne pasta. Serve with grated parmigiana cheese if desired.

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Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Stove Top

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