North Jersey Vodka Sauce Recipes

Steps:

• Cook 2 chopped shallots in a skillet with 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat, about 3 minutes. Add 3/4 cup heavy cream, 2 cups Perfect Marinara Sauce (see Cook's Note) and a pinch of red pepper flakes; heat through. Stir in 1/4 cup grated parmesan and 1 to 2 tablespoons vodka; season with salt. Toss with penne.

Steps:

• Soak the peppercorns in the vodka. Meanwhile, saute the onion, garlic, and proscuitto in the olive oil in a medium saucepan. When the onion is clear, add the vodka and peppercorn mixture. Cook over medium heat until most of the alcohol evaporates (the smell of the steam will let you know). Add the crushed tomatoes, basil, and oregano and simmer for at least an hour. Just before serving, stir in the heavy cream just until heated. Serve over penne (or your favorite pasta) with fresh grated parmesan and crusty bread.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine vodka and red pepper flakes. Set aside for 1 hour.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute prosciutto, garlic, parsley, basil, salt and pepper until prosciutto is evenly brown. Pour in vodka mixture, and simmer 10 minutes. Crush tomatoes, and stir in with 2 cans of tomato sauce, and 1 (8 ounce) can water. Simmer 15 minutes. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream, and cook 2 minutes.