PASTA IN VODKA SAUCE

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This is a simple, non-time-consuming recipe, but is delicious nonetheless.

Provided by Joelene Craver

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup olive oil
¼ pound thinly sliced prosciutto
¾ cup vodka
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 pound penne pasta

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, celery, and garlic in oil; stir until soft. Add prosciutto and vodka. Simmer until almost all liquid is gone.
Add tomatoes, cayenne, and herbs. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in half and half, and heat for 3 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling salted water until done. Drain. Serve sauce over noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 716.7 calories, Carbohydrate 83.5 g, Cholesterol 37.9 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 686.2 mg, Sugar 4.3 g