Ingredients
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1 onion, chopped
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4 ounces prosciutto, chopped
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon butter
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1/2 cup vodka
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1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree
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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)
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2-3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
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3/4-1 lb penne, cooked (again, depending on how "saucy" you like your pasta)
Instructions
- Saute the onion in the combined butter and olive oil until translucent.
- Add the prosciutto and saute an additional 2 minutes.
- Add vodka and cook on high heat for 4 minutes.
- Add tomato puree and red pepper and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add cream and simmer for an additional 1 minute.
- Salt to taste. Toss with hot cooked penne and Parmesan cheese. Serve extra Parmesan on the table if desired.