Pasta in Vodka Sauce

By lynleywoman

Ingredients

• 1 onion,chopped
• 2 stalks celery,chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 pound thinly sliced prosciutto
• 3/4 cup vodka
• 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 Tbsp dried basil
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1 pound penne pasta

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion,celery, and garlic in oil; stir until soft. Add prosciutto and vodka. Simmer until almost all liquid is gone.
2. Add tomatoes, cayenne and herbs. Simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Stir in half and half, and heat for 3 min.
4. Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling salted water until done. Drain. Serve sauce over pasta.