How to Make Proscuitto-Shallot Vodka Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re a fan of creamy, indulgent pasta dishes, then this Proscuitto-Shallot Vodka Sauce recipe is for you. The rich flavors of prosciutto and shallots combine with a velvety vodka-spiked tomato sauce to create a decadent dish that’s perfect for date night or a special dinner at home. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to up your pasta game, this recipe is sure to impress.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can whole tomatoes, chopped
  • ½ pound prosciutto, chopped
  • ½ cup diced shallots
  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup vodka
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir tomatoes, prosciutto, and shallots in hot oil until liquid cooks off, about 5 minutes. Add cream to shallot mixture; bring to a boil.
  • Stir vodka into cream mixture, return to a boil while stirring constantly, reduce heat to low, and season with salt and pepper. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook until flavors blend, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand until sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    375 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 107mg
    • Sodium: 665mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 58mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 173mg