Vodka Sauce

By AprilAbrantes

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Vodka
• 1 Teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 pound prosciutto, chopped
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (28 ounce) can roma tomatoes, with juice
• 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 cup heavy cream

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small bowl, combine Vodka and red pepper flakes. Set aside for 1 hour.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. sauté prosciutto, garlic, parsley, basil, salt and pepper until prosciutto is evenly brown. Pour Vodka mixture, and simmer 10 minutes. Crush tomatoes, and stir in with 2 cans of tomato sauce, and 1 (8 ounce) can water. Simmer 15 minutes. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream, and cook 2 minutes.