PINK PROSCIUTTO PENNE

Pink Prosciutto Penne image

Provided by JSkizzle

Categories Penne

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces dry penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic, undrained
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup half-and-half
freshly grated parmesan cheese or romano cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta per directions on package.
Meanwhile, prepare sauce.
Heat olive oil in large skillet.
Add chopped prosciutto, onion, and dried red pepper flakes and saute until onions are golden (about 5 minutes).
Remove pan from burner and add wine.
Return pan to burner and stir, loosening up any browned bits from bottom of the pan and reducing liquid by half (about 2 minutes).
Add tomatoes and bring to a boil reducing juices slightly (about 2 minutes).
In a separate bowl, dissolve cornstarch in half and half and stir into the sauce.
Simmer 5 minutes or until sauce is thickened slightly.
Drain pasta, toss with sauce, and sprinkle with cheese.