Pasta in Vodka Sauce

Ingredients

• ¼ lb prosciutto, chopped

• 4 cloves garlic, chopped

• 2 ½ lbs plum tomatoes, diced (about 10)

• 1 onion, medium

• 1 tbsp butter

• 1/2 pint heavy cream

• Olive oil, to cover 1/4 inch thick

• ½ cup fresh basil, chopped

• salt and pepper, to taste

• 1lb of pasta, cooked

• ½ cup vodka

Directions

1. In a large sauce pan add oil, butter, garlic and onion, saute until translucent

2. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper.

3. Cook covered on a low flame for about 30 minutes.

4. Add vodka.

5. Cook uncovered for 25 minutes.

6. Add prosciutto-- cook 5 more minutes.

7. Add basil and heavy cream-- cook just 5 more minutes.

8. Serve over penne pasta.

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