Vodka Sauce

Vodka Sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 small onion, minced
2 ounces prosciutto, chopped
2 ounces vodka
1 cup canned Italian peeled tomatoes or chopped, fresh tomatoes
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped fresh basil to taste
1/4 cup Parmesan
1/2 cup half and half
4 ounces pasta, any kind, cooked
In a fry pan heat the olive oil and sauté the onions and prosciutto. When onions become transparent add the vodka. Simmer until alcohol evaporates, about 3 minutes.
Add tomatoes, salt, pepper and basil. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Add Parmesan and half and half. Simmer for 12 minutes more. Serve over pasta.
Serves two.
Lucia and Enzo Cavallino, Lucia and Enzo's Ristorante, Long Grove