Vodka Blush Sauce with Fresh Pasta 

To Be Healthy Tomato Basil Sauce with vodka and cream served over pasta.

Serves 6-8
Preparation time:  15 minutes
Cooking time:  30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ pound prosciutto, chopped
• 1 clove  garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 jar (16 ounces) Francesco Rinaldi To Be Healthy Tomato Basil Sauce
• 1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, minced
• ¼  cup vodka
• ½  cup light cream
• to taste salt and black pepper
• 1 pound pasta (fettuccine, penne, farfalle)

Preparation:

1. For the pasta, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. (The pasta should be cooked at the same time the sauce is finished.)
2. In a large sauté, pan heat olive oil and brown the chopped prosciutto.
3. Add garlic and pepper flakes, sauté for 30 seconds.
4. Add the Francesco Rinaldi To Be Healthy Tomato Basil Sauce, diced tomatoes, parsley, basil and vodka.  Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 12-15 minutes.
5. Finish the sauce with the light cream and simmer for 5 minutes, adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
6. Serve.

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