Simple Penne Alla Vodka - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped
4 ounces prosciutto, chopped
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup vodka
1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree
1/8 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (depending how spicy you like things) or 1/8-1/2 teaspoon sambal oelek (depending how spicy you like things)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 - 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
3/4 - 1 lb penne, cooked (again, depending on how \"saucy\" you like your pasta)

Preparation

Saute the onion in the combined butter and olive oil until translucent.
Add the prosciutto and saute an additional 2 minutes.
Add vodka and cook on high heat for 4 minutes.
Add tomato puree and red pepper and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add cream and simmer for an additional 1 minute.
Salt to taste. Toss with hot cooked penne and Parmesan cheese. Serve extra Parmesan on the table if desired.