Reviewed: Mar. 9, 2012

This is an excellent and easy to make dish. I used diced tomatoes instead of whole peeled. I also chopped up a zucchini and added it in there.

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SarahDiff

Reviewed: Feb. 21, 2012

Yum!

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Kym

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: San Bernardino, California, USA

Living In: Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 10, 2012

Interesting flavor. Used exact ingredients listed. Would have like slightly thicker sauce, may try to reduce further next time -- was worried it would scorch this time. Tip: remove pan from heat and sprinkle in a spoon full of parmesan at a time to prevent clumping. Curious to see how leftovers reheat tomorrow.

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Reviewed: Sep. 18, 2011

This was my first time making Vodka sauce....Loved this recipe.....I didnt have prosciutto so i used bacon instead....i increased the garlic to 5 cloves (big garlic fans in my house) i used Absolut Vodka with mine.... i didnt have fresh basil which i think would have put this over the top. i used a Tsp and half italian herb seasoning. i also used diced tomatoes instead of stew tomatoes....also which i think is KEY is i let this simmer for about 45 minutes.....then let it cool for about 30 minutes and then placed it in the food processor and pulsed it!!!! never put hot liquid in food processor!!!!! i did everything else the same with the recipe..... My daughter couldn't put the dish down! Loved it!!!!!

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rn28grace

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Harrison, New York, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 25, 2011

This recipe had good flavor. My only concern was that the parmesan cheese did not melt in to the dish but rather clumped up. I am not sure that I did everything right, but I thought I followed the recipe pretty well. It was still tasty thanks for the recipe.

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wmsmom

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Feb. 6, 2011

Great recipe! I did a few changes... I didn't cook the whole box of pasta. 3/4 is enough for the sauce amount. I used (2) 14oz cans of crushed tomato and (1) 8 oz can of tomato sauce. 1 small onion. Added about 1/2 Tablespoon of sugar while simmering and used panchetta(available at publix or italian speciality stores) instead of prosciutto. Lastly, I fried about 3 chopped slices of panchetta till it was crispy and sprinkled on top of pasta when serving. DELICIOUS! will definitley make again, my fiance loved it. One other tip.. simmer for 15 minutes with all ingredients(including basil) and then add vodka, simmer 15 more min, then cream and parm cheese, simmer 10 min. PERFECTION!

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Jfig07

Reviewed: Sep. 28, 2010

One of the best dinners i have ever made!!!! i totaly recommend.. easy for 1st time cooks!!! great great great

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jgraci09

Reviewed: Aug. 16, 2010

Great sauce! Vodka sauces are so easy, but taste like you spent hours. I cut the amount of pasta in half and sauteed three cloves of minced garlic along with about 1/4 cup of finely chopped onion in the olive oil. I added 1/4 tsp. of crushed red pepper flakes along with the vodka. Instead of the whole peeled tomatoes I used a 28 oz. can of chunky crushed tomatoes plus an 8 oz. can of tomato sauce. After adding the crushed tomatoes & sauce I added the fresh basil, 1/4 tsp. of oregano, 1 tsp. of parsley, 1/2 tsp. of salt and 2 tsp. of sugar. I used a good vodka and light cream. The grated parmesan made it extra creamy. Instead of the proscuitto, we grilled some chorizo sausage and sliced that up over the penne pasta - poured the sauce over top. Great with a side of garlic bread and a salad!

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Jillian

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: May 8, 2010

I always cook a recipe as it is written the first time. Although I cooked this as is and enjoyed it, I think I will make a few modifications next time. I didn't like the flavor of the prosciutto at all. I would substitute Italian sausage the next time. I also thought the whole tomatoes were rather a pain. I had to use my potato masher to break them up as 18 minutes of cooking didn't do it. We still ended up with some rather stringy chunks of tomato. The next time I'll try crushed tomatoes. Other than that it was very good. Thanks for the recipe.

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Yoda74

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Binghamton, New York, USA

Living In: Johnson City, New York, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 8, 2010

This was easy to make and tasty! We served with Abby's Chicken Rollatini (also good) as a side dish. This could be the main course though :) I typically don't love cream-based sauces but this has a good flavor and just the right creaminess.

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