Penne Ala Vodka - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 stick butter
1/3 c. vodka
2 chopped scallions
1 can crushed tomatoes
1/2 pt. heavy cream
chopped basil to taste
1/4 lb. Prosciutto or bacon *
2 Tbsp. pink peppercorns
1 lb. pasta penne (rigatoni may also be used)

Preparation

*If bacon is used, cook first to remove excess fat.