Penne A La Vodka With Crispy Prosciutto Recipes

PENNE A LA VODKA WITH CRISPY PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Arrange sliced prosciutto on a foil-lined baking sheet, and bake for 15-20 minutes or until dark red and very crispy, then remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
• In the meantime, heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium saucepan and cook shallots and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and vodka, stir well and simmer for 10 minutes to cook off the alcohol.
• Add heavy cream and parmesan cheese and stir until sauce thickens, add salt to taste, then remove from heat.
• Cook pasta according to instructions, drain and return to pot.
• Crumble cooled prosciutto with your hands to create shards.
• Toss pasta with sauce and divide into four bowls.
• Garnish with parmesan cheese and crispy prosciutto and serve with crusty Italian bread.

PENNE RUSSO A LA VODKA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Saute garlic, prosciutto and red pepper flakes for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in vodka and cream. Simmer 15 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in Parmesan and chopped basil. Toss with pasta until evenly coated.

PENNE ALLA VODKA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place a large sauté pan over medium-low heat, and add onion, oil and a sprinkling of salt. Sauté onion until soft and beginning to caramelize, about 10 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and their juices, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Add heavy cream, and remove from heat.
• Add pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente. Drain pasta and return to cooking pot. Add vodka, butter and salt to taste. Gently mix penne until butter is melted. Add tomato mixture, and mix until pasta is coated.
• To serve, transfer pasta and sauce to a large warmed bowl. Pass Parmesan cheese for guests to serve themselves.