penne a la vodka

• • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.

  • Add shallots and crushed red pepper; sauté until shallots are translucent, about 5 minutes.

  • Add vodka and ignite with long match.

  • Simmer until flames subside, shaking can occasionally, about 2 minutes.

  • Increase heat to high, add cream and boil until mixture thickens, about 3 minutes.

  • Add tomato sauce; boil until sauce thickens and coats back of spoon, about 2 minutes.

  • Cook pasta in pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite.

  • Drain; reserve ¼ cup cooking liquid.

  • Bring sauce to simmer. Add pasta, prosciutto, 1/3 cup of cheese, parsley and basil to skillet and toss to coat.

  • Add reserved pasta cooking liquid if mixture is too dry.

  • Season to taste with pepper.

  • Transfer to large bowl.

  • Sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup of cheese and serve.

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