Penne ala Vodka

Ingredients:

Marinara

2 Large cans Crushed Tomatoes

4 Cloves Garlic chopped

1-Tablespoon Crushed Red Pepper

1-Teaspoon Salt

1-Teaspoon Pepper

4 Basil Leaves

¼ Cup Olive Oil

¾ Quart Heavy Cream

5 Cloves Garlic chopped

½ lb Prosciutto chopped

1 Stick Butter

Grated Cheese

2 Shots Vodka

3 lbs Penne Pasta (Barilla)

1. Heat olive oil in pot.  Flash cook garlic and basil.  Add crushed tomatoes, salt and pepper, crushed red pepper.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for a couple of hours.
2. Melt stick of butter in frying pan.  Add garlic (4 or 5 cloves).  Don’t over cook garlic!  Add prosciutto and cook for about 1 minute.
3. Add heavy cream and bring to a boil.  Add a handful of grated cheese and stir.  Reduce heat, add 2 shots of Vodka and bring to a boil.  Add Marinara Sauce, bring to a boil and reduce heat.
4. Serve over Penne Pasta aldente.