• 1/2 c vodka
• 1 tbs red pepper flakes
• 2 tbs olive oil
• 1 med onion, chopped
• 4 slices chopped prosciutto
• 1 lg can crushed tomatoes
• 1 c Romano cheese
• 2 c heavy cream
• 1/2 stick butter
• 1 pound of penne - cooked

1. Soak vodka and pepper flakes for 10 minutes - the longer the pepper flakes soak, the hotter the sauce will be. Remove flakes; vodka will turn red.
2. Saute oilive oil, onion, prosciutto in pot for 8 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes.
4. Add vodka, cook on low for 1/2 hour, then add Romano cheese, heavy cream, and butter.
5. Cook another 20 minutes.
6. Serve over penne.

Penne Vodka Sauce -this makes enough sauce for 1 pound of penne. I sometimes add italian sausage to the sauce while it is cooking. You can also serve with grilled chicked strips over the pasta. It is all very yummy!