Penne Alla Vodka - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. each: minced onion and celery
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. each: olive oil and butter
1/2 lb. minced prosciutto
3/4 c. vodka
1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
2 Tbsp. each: fresh, chopped basil and parsley
1/2 tsp. each: dried oregano and cayenne pepper
1 c. half and half
1 lb. penne, cooked al dente

Preparation

Saute celery, onion and garlic in oil and butter for about 5 minutes.
Add prosciutto and vodka and cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes longer.
Add tomatoes, basil, parsley, oregano and pepper.
Cook 10 more minutes.
Add half and half and cook 5 minutes longer.
Toss in cooked pasta and heat through for 5 minutes.
Serves 4 to 6.