Penne with Tomato Vodka Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp (30 ml). olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic
• 6 ounces sliced prosciutto or Canadian bacon
• 3 green onions
• trimmed
• thinly sliced
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml). cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) vodka
• 1 29 oz (812 grm). can crushed tomatoes
• 3/4 cup (175 ml) heavy cream
• 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
• 1 lb (.5 kg). penne pasta or any heavier tube-type

Instructions

1. Heat oil in medium-size saucepan over low heat.
2. Add garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes, making sure garlic doesn't burn.
3. Add prosciutto, green onion, cayenne pepper and vodka; cook for 4 minutes over medium heat.
4. Add tomatoes; cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
5. Add cream and salt; cook 3 more minutes.
6. Meanwhile, cook penne in a large pot of lightly salted water until al dente, firm but tender.
7. Drain well.
8. Toss sauce and pasta to coat evenly.