Penne with Vodka Sauce
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By
Angela (Grammy) Derby
@Angela_Derby
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This is the first time I've ever tried making Vodka Sauce, and it won't be the last. Wow! Who knew how easy it is to make.
Ingredients
- kosher salt
- 1 lb. box
- penne pasta
- 1 28 oz. can(s)
- crushed tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp
- butter
- 1 Tbsp
- olive oil
- 2
- large shallots, minced
- 1
- clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp
- red pepper flakes
- 1/2 lb.
- prosciutto, thinly sliced and cut into 1" pieces
- 1/2 c
- vodka
- 2/3 c
- heavy cream
- 1/2 c
- freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
- handful of fresh basil leaves, torn, plus more for topping
How to Make Penne with Vodka Sauce
- 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 c. cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- 2Meanwhile, melt the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add prosciutto and cook 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vodka, crushed tomatoes and salt to taste. Return the skillet to medium heat and simmer, stirring often, until the alcohol cooks off, about 7 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Stir in the parmesan and basil.
- 3Add the pasta to the sauce and toss to combine, adding some of the reserved cooking water to loosen, if needed. Season with salt. Serve, topped with more parmesan and basil.
