Pasta and Vodka Sauce with Prosciutto and Peas is a twist on the traditional recipe. Jarred marinara sauce is the base for this pasta recipe with a creamy tomato sauce.
At some point in time every cook makes the traditional standard Penne alla Vodka. Now it's time for you to wow everyone with this twist on the all-time favorite!
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From now on they'll be asking for your Pasta Shells alla Vodka with Prosciutto & Peas as their new favorite!
The shell pasta catches the sauce so every bite is an explosion of Vodka Sauce and the prosciutto lends its amazing salty meaty flavor to the dish.
Oh yes, get your taste buds ready because this pasta with vodka sauce is going to be fabulously delicious!
To make things easy, I used a jarred marinara sauce. Adding cream and vodka will elevate your favorite store-bought pasta sauce.
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How to make pasta with vodka sauce and prosciutto
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- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- Meanwhile, in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, cook prosciutto and onion until onion is tender and prosciutto is lightly browned, 3-4 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, garlic, basil, salt and pepper. Cook until mixture is tender, 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add vodka. Cook 1 minute.
- Stir in marinara sauce and peas. Cook until hot and bubbly, 4 minutes.
- Stir in cream. Cook until heated through, 1 minute.
- Serve pasta with sauce.
Recipe Tips
- Shell pasta catches the sauce, peas and prosciutto pieces in its nooks and crannies, making it my favorite shape for this recipe
Substitutions
- If prepackaged chopped prosciutto isn't available in your grocery store just ask your deli man to cut you a 7-ounce piece of prosciutto, then chop it into 1/4-inch pieces and you're all set!
- You can make this recipe with your favorite pasta shape. however, I love the shell pasta because it catches the sauce inside the pasta
- Chicken broth can be substituted for the vodka
- Omit the dried basil and stir in chopped fresh basil before serving
Ingredients
- shells pasta
- chopped prosciutto
- onion
- plum tomatoes
- garlic
- dried basil
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- vodka
- marinara sauce
- frozen peas
- heavy cream
Pasta Shells alla Vodka with Prosciutto & Peas
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Ingredients
- 1 pound shells pasta
- 1 package (7 ounces) chopped prosciutto
- 1 onion chopped, 1/2 cup
- 2 plum tomatoes chopped, 1 cup
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/3 cup vodka
- 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
- 1 cup frozen peas thawed
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
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Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- Meanwhile, in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, cook prosciutto and onion until onion is tender and prosciutto is lightly browned, 3-4 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, garlic, basil, salt and pepper. Cook until mixture is tender, 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add vodka. Cook 1 minute.
- Stir in marinara sauce and peas. Cook until hot and bubbly, 4 minutes.
- Stir in cream. Cook until heated through, 1 minute.
- Serve pasta with sauce.
Love it. Can't wait to make this dish for my family!!!