Simple Penne Alla Vodka

Name: Simple Penne Alla Vodka
Ingredients: ["1 onion, chopped", "4 ounces prosciutto, chopped", "1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil", "1 tablespoon butter", "1/2 cup vodka", "1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree", "1/8 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (depending how spicy you like things) or 1/8-1/2 teaspoon sambal oelek (depending how spicy you like things)", "1/2 cup heavy cream", "1/2 teaspoon salt", "1/2 - 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated", "3/4 - 1 lb penne, cooked (again, depending on how \"saucy\"" you like your pasta)""]"

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Ingredients

["1 onion, chopped", "4 ounces prosciutto, chopped", "1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil", "1 tablespoon butter", "1/2 cup vodka", "1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree", "1/8 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (depending how spicy you like things) or 1/8-1/2 teaspoon sambal oelek (depending how spicy you like things)", "1/2 cup heavy cream", "1/2 teaspoon salt", "1/2 - 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated", "3/4 - 1 lb penne, cooked (again, depending on how \"saucy\"" you like your pasta)""]"

Directions

1

Saute the onion in the combined butter and olive oil until translucent.
2

Add the prosciutto and saute an additional 2 minutes.
3

Add vodka and cook on high heat for 4 minutes.
4

Add tomato puree and red pepper and simmer for 5 minutes.
5

Add cream and simmer for an additional 1 minute.
6

Salt to taste. Toss with hot cooked penne and Parmesan cheese. Serve extra Parmesan on the table if desired.