Penne With Vodka Sauce

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 lb. prosciutto- chopped
• 1 shallot-minced
• 2 tsps. minced garlic
• 1/3 cup vodka
• 1 8 oz. can of tomato sauce
• 1 15 oz can of diced tomatoes,drained
• A couple of pinches of red pepper flakes
• salt to taste
• 1/2 pint heavy cream
• 1 lb. penne - cooked al dente
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh Italian parsley
• fresh parmesan cheese

1. In a medium sauce pan- saute prosciutto in about 1 tbsp. of olive oil until slightly crispy. Add shallots and saute until translucent. Add garlic and saute about 1 minute ( don't burn it because it becomes bitter). Add the vodka and simmer about 5 minutes to dissipate alcohol. Add the rest of the olive oil, tomato sauce, tomatoes, and red pepper and simmer on low/medium heat another 20 minutes until alcohol is completely dissipated. Add salt if desired. Slowly add cream (you may add a little more or a little less than 1/2 pint of cream to achieve desired consistancy). Heat on low until sauce is warmed through-do not boil. In a large pasta bowl, combine sauce with penne which has been cooked according to package directions. Garnish with parsley and fresh parmesan cheese.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/penne-with-vodka-sauce-1200686 (may not work)