Vodka Sauce

Submitted By: tpatch (Theresa)

Penne Vodka Sauce -this makes enough sauce for 1 pound of penne.

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

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.

Saute olive oil, onion, prosciutto in pot for 8 minutes.

Add tomatoes.

Add vodka, cook on low for 1/2 hour, then add Romano cheese, heavy
cream, and butter cook for another 30 minutes stiring.