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Pasta in Vodka Sauce

SUBMITTED BY: Joelene Craver PHOTO BY: Atmgeorge

"This is a simple, non-time-consuming recipe, but is delicious nonetheless."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 pound thinly sliced prosciutto
  • 3/4 cup vodka
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup half-and-half cream
  • 1 pound penne pasta

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, celery, and garlic in oil; stir until soft. Add prosciutto and vodka. Simmer until almost all liquid is gone.
  2. Add tomatoes, cayenne, and herbs. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in half and half, and heat for 3 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling salted water until done. Drain. Serve sauce over noodles.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2003 by schmerna
I followed the recipe exactly and it tasted great. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by GIUSEPPE
This is not a true pasta in vodka sauce although it is a nice variation it is not one that... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2004 by ROSIE B
Unbelievable! This was so easy to make and out of this world! I doubled the recipe, which... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2007 by KAMBRE
This is the best vodka sauce!!! I puree it when it's done and it's smooth as silk and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2005 by Jessie
I thought this sauce was absolutely terrible. At first, I thought it tasted too sweet (maybe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2003 by BMARIN
Every time I make this pasta, it's a big hit. For some variation, I add mushrooms, green... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2003 by AMY DAVIS
This sauce is fabulous! The only thing I did different, was add a little bit of butter and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2003 by 16CRAB
This was a pretty good recipe but I would make a few changes next time. The sauce turned out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2003 by SueBee
Wow! This was great! I added a little Durkee's Hot Sauce, and that was perfect. Also, I did... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2007 by Lynn20071
This is a hit whenever I make it. The only extra I add is about 3 TBsp. of butter. You gotta'... MORE

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