Name: Vodka Sauce
Ingredients: 1 lb Penne Rigate or Rigatoni (Fresh Pasta Recipe Here); 1 28oz can of San Marzano Tomatoes pureed or a jar of Passata; 4 - 5 slices Prosciutto, diced; 1/2 Onion or shallot, diced; 2 tbsp Tomato Paste; 1/3 cup Vodka; 3/4 cup Heavy Cream; Salt and Pepper to taste

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This Italian-American dish is delicious and one of my family’s favorites! It is a simple dish that can be found at most Italian restaurants in America. It is a simple sauce that can be used in a variety of ways. I have used it on pizza, stuffed shells, fresh pasta, the possibilities are endless!

Vodka Sauce

A classic Italian American sauce!

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Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

1 lb Penne Rigate or Rigatoni (Fresh Pasta Recipe Here)
1 28oz can of San Marzano Tomatoes pureed or a jar of Passata
4 – 5 slices Prosciutto, diced
1/2 Onion or shallot, diced
2 tbsp Tomato Paste
1/3 cup Vodka
3/4 cup Heavy Cream
Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

To a saute pan, add olive oil and prosciutto. Saute for a few minutes and then add in shallot. Saute until translucent.
Add in tomato paste and let it cook for a min. Then add in vodka and let the alcohol cook out, about 2 mins.
Add tomatoes, season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Then lower down to medium and cook until thickened, about 20 minutes.
Add in heavy cream, stir to combine and let simmer for 5-10 mins. This sauce can be made ahead of time and refrigerated.
Cook the pasta and then add just enough sauce to coat the pasta. Then add the remaining sauce on top if desired.

Keyword Pasta, penne alla vodka