PERFECT VODKA SAUCE WITH PROSCIUTTO

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I adopted this recipe in Aug. 2006 & will add input whenever I prepare it. It originally was posted Dec 11, 2002. Original comments: "The best vodka sauce I've ever had. Restaurants wish they had this recipe. Really, it's true."

Provided by newspapergal

Categories     Sauces

Time 2h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

olive oil, to cover 1/4 inch thick
1 tablespoon butter
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 1/2 lbs plum tomatoes, diced (about 10)
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup vodka
1/4 lb prosciutto, chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped (NOT DRIED! MUST BE FRESH!!)
1/2 pint heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a large frying/saute pan add oil, butter and garlic, saute on low flame until oil starts to bubble.
  • Add tomatoes, salt and pepper.
  • Cook covered on a low flame for about 30 minutes.
  • Add vodka.
  • Cook uncovered for 25 minutes.
  • Add prosciutto-- cook 5 more minutes.
  • Add basil and heavy cream-- cook just 5 more minutes.
  • SERVE IT NOW!
  • I like this over penne pasta.
  • I only use Barilla.

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