Vodka Rigatoni

By á-23494

Penne Pasta in Vodka Sauce

Ingredients

• 3 to 4 cloves of garlic
• 1/2 lb. prosciutto
• 3/4 cups of butter
• 2 cans of crushed tomatoes
• 1 qt. half & half
• 1/2 Cup vodka (infused w/Hot Peppers)
• 2 lbs. Rigatoni
• 1/4 cup of Fresh Basil (heaping)
• 1/8 Tsp Crushed Red Pepper
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
• 2 Chile Peppers
• Salt & Black Pepper to taste
• Parmesan Cheese
• Splash of olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Sautee garlic and olive oil. Add butter and shred prosciutto into mixture. After prosciutto is slightly browned add tomatoes and half & half. Cook until warm, stirring continuously. Add vodka, with peppers removed. Add basil & black pepper to taste. Add 1/4 cup of Parmesan Cheese and red pepper. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 1 ½ hours. Once sauce has thickened add cooked pasta sprinkle w/Parmesan Cheese and serve.

Note: Hot Pepper Infused Vodka. Let (2) Hot Chile Peppers soak in an air tight container with vodka for up to a week before making. Remove Peppers before adding vodka.