Blind Melon: Pasta Alla Vodka With Prosciutto And Cantaloupe
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter, divided
- 6 ounces Prosciutto, thin strips
- 1 medium-large onion, chopped (2 cups, give or take)
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 2/3 cup Good-quality vodka
- 28 ounces Good-quality crushed tomatoes
- 1 Ripe cantaloupe, 1/2 inch dice (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound Orecchiette or shells
- 1/4 cup Basil chiffonade
- Melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Crisp prosciutto, remove with a slotted spoon, and set aside to drain on paper towels. Add remaining 2 tbsp butter and the onions and cook, stirring, until translucent and wilted, about 5 mins. Stir in tomato paste and cook, stirring, until it takes on some color, a minute or two. Deglaze with vodka. Add crushed tomatoes and simmer 10 mins or so, until the alcohol cooks off. Add melon, cream, salt and pepper. Cook until heated through, two or three minutes more.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2-1 cup cooking water. Toss pasta with tomato-melon sauce and some of the reserved water. Garnish with crisped prosciutto and basil and serve.
unsalted butter, thin strips, onion, tomato paste, vodka, tomatoes, cantaloupe, heavy cream, salt, basil chiffonade
Taken from food52.com/recipes/37145-blind-melon-pasta-alla-vodka-with-prosciutto-and-cantaloupe (may not work)