Penne alla Vodka 2
(Penne with Vodka Sauce)
Ingredients:
2 oz (50 grams) butter
1 thick slice cooked ham, diced
2 tablespoons tomato puree
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
5 tablespoons double cream
3 tablespoons vodka
12 oz (350 grams) Penne rigate
Salt and pepper
Directions:
Melt the butter in a pan, add the ham, tomato puree and parsley, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes.
Stir in the cream and vodka and cook until the vodka has evaporated.
Cook the Penne in a large pan of salted, boiling water until 'al dente', then drain and tip into a warm serving dish.
Pour the sauce over the pasta. Serves 4.