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valentine's penne a la vodka

Pasta with Vodka Sauce

An impressive way to serve this traditional italian inspired pasta dish, perfect for entertaining or for Valentine's Day.

Course dinner
Cuisine Italian
Keyword pasta
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1/4 lb Prosciutto
  • 1 bunch Scallions
  • 1/2 cup Vodka
  • 1 1/2 cup Marinara Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
  • Olive Oil
  • 1 lb Pasta (can use gluten-free) Cooked and hot.
  • fresh Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

  1. Saute the prosciutto with the scallions in olive oil for about 3-5 minutes.

    Remove from heat, add the vodka to the pan.

  2. Carefully light the sauce using a match and allow sauce to flame (again, not on a lit burner) until the alcohol burns off.

  3. Return the sauce to heat, add in the marinara sauce and simmer for 2-5 minutes.

  4. Add in cream and stir to combine.

  5. Stir in butter. Add in red pepper and simmer to desired thickness.

  6. Serve over the cooked pasta, topped with fresh parmesan cheese.