GRANDMA'S VODKA SAUCE

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Provided by Diamond Joe

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (use good quality tomatoes)
extra virgin olive oil (just enough to fry garlic and brown onion)
3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 small onion, diced small
1 ounce fresh basil leaf, cut coarsely
1/2 cup vodka (use decent brand)
4 slices prosciutto, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

Put tomatoes in saucepan on medium light.
In separate frying pan, coat with olive oil(once around the pan) and fry garlic until it just starts to sizzle, add to tomatoes and stir.
Do the same with the onion until the onion is tender(add more oil as needed but not too much)add to tomatoes and stir.
Add Basil, prosciutto and vodka to tomatoes. Stir and bring to a boil. Stir frequently when boiling and taste sauce at 5 minute intervals to judge when vodka is reduced down, about 20 minutes.
When vodka is sufficiently reduced, remove from heat and stir in cream and cheese.
Serve with your favorite pasta and enjoy!