Penne alla Vodka
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup minced yellow onion
- 3 oz. prosciutto, diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup Wisher vodka
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, (more or less to taste)
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 14 oz. gluten free penne pasta
Preparation Steps
1. Bring a pot of water to a boil to cook pasta. Season water with salt.
2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and prosciutto saute 4 - 5 minutes, add garlic and red pepper flakes and saute 1 minute longer.
3. Remove pan from heat and add tomatoes, Wisher vodka, season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Return to medium-high heat, bring to a simmer then reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain pasta.
6. Stir cream into sauce and let just heat through, about 1 minute. Stir in parmesan, basil and oregano.
7. Add drained pasta to pot with sauce, toss to coat, while thinning sauce with a little pasta water as needed. Serve warm with more parmesan and garnish with more basil if desired.
Recipe By: Chef Lou DiBennedetto of Perfectly Seasoned Chef
My name is Lou DeBenedetto and I started Perfectly Seasoned Chef to bring delicious, personalized food to individuals and families whose constraints don’t allow them the time to cook themselves. I specialize in weekly meal planning and cooking, dinner parties (both informal or formal), small group cooking classes and other special events. I am ServSafe certified. Allow me to do your menu planning, grocery shopping, cooking and cleaning, giving you more free time to be spent however you please! My services make great gifts for friends and family. I’ll be happy to provide gift certificates upon request. When you are ready to experience what it’s like to be served by the best personal chef in Howard County, Maryland – just give me a call (443) 498-8578 or contact me via email.
