Pasta With Vodka-Tomato Sauce

Ingredients:

• 2 TBS olive oil
• 1 cup onion or shallots, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup vodka
• 3/4 cup whipping cream
• 3/4 cup tomato sauce
• 2 tsp dried basil
• 8 oz pasta
• 4 oz prosciutto, thinly sliced (Optional)
• 1/3 cup Asiago cheese, grated (pass additional cheese at table)
• 2 TBS fresh parsley, chopped

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and red pepper flakes and saute just until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add vodka and ignite with a long match. Simmer until the flames subside, shaking pan occasionally (about 2 minutes). Increase the heat to high, add the cream and boil just until mixture thickens (about 3 minutes). Add the tomato sauce and basil and cook 2-4 minutes. Cook pasta, drain and add to sauce, along with prosciutto and 1/3 cup of cheese. Place pasta on plates, garnish with parsley and serve with grated cheese. 2 servings.