Penne alla Vodka

By SLSkibby

Ingredients

• 2 t butter
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 shallots, minced
• 3 oz prosciutto, chopped
• 1/8 t red pepper flakes
• 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 14 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 C vodka
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 C half and half
• 1/4 C fresh basil, chopped
• 12 oz uncooked (6 cups cooked) whole wheat or high fiber penne

Preparation

Step 1

In a large sauté pan heat butter on a low flame. Add garlic and shallots and sauté until soft, about 2 minutes. Add prosciutto and red pepper flakes and cook another minute. Add tomatoes, vodka, salt and pepper and cook on low, covered about 20 minutes. Add basil and half and half, mix well and cook another 5 minutes. Serve this over pasta and top with grated cheese.