Penne Vodka

As requested, here is my version of the ever popular Penne Vodka.



1/2 pound penne (Cooked al dente in about 3 quarts of water, seasoned with salt until tastes of sea water, drained and cooled)
2 thin sliced prosciutto (about 2 oz., finely chopped)
1/4 cup frozen peas
1/2 small red onion (diced as small as possible)
1 cup cream
1/4-1/2 cup chopped tomato (fresh, canned, anything will do)
Splash of vodka
1 1/2 TBSP. butter
1-2 cloves garlic (chopped)
1 tsp. flour
1/4 tsp oregano
2 TBSP. grated parmesan ( And more to sprinkle on top when finished)
S+P
chopped parsley (garnish)
milk (optional)

1. Heat saute pan on medium flame.
2. Add diced onion (lightly season S+P) and lower flame, allow to sweat for 5 minutes (or until translucent)
3. Add garlic and prosciutto, cook an additional 2 minutes (until strong garlic odor dissipates)
4. Add flour and cook an additional 2 minutes
5. Remove pan from flame, and away from flame splash with vodka, tip pan towards flame, and allow flame to ignite. (CAREFULLY, away from your face)
6. Pour in cream while mixing with wooden spoon.
7. Add tomato product and oregano and simmer about 5 minutes.
8. Add frozen peas and parmesan, simmer an additional 2 minutes, taste for seasoning, add S+P if necessary
9. Add pasta and simmer in sauce for 2 minutes. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of milk.
10. Plate and garnish with more parmesan and parsley.

Enjoy!