Penne alla Vodka:
Serves 6
Source:Betty Crocker's Italian Cooking with recipes by Antonio Cecconi

3 Tbls.butter
1 Tbls.olive oil
2 cloves garlic,finely chopped
1 small onion,chopped(about 1/4 cup)
1/4 c.chopped prosciutto or virginia ham,fully cooked
2 boneless,skinless chicken breast halves,cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 c.vodka
1/2 c.heavy whipping cream
1/2 c.sliced imported Italian black olives
1 Tbls.chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp.pepper
1 pkg.(16oz.)penne or mostaccioli
2 Tbls.freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Heat butter & oil in 10 inch skillet over medium high heat.Saute garlic & onion in butter mixture.Stir in prosciutto & chicken.Cook,stirring occasionally,till chicken is brown.Stir in vodka.Heat over high heat till hot.

Carefully ignite.Stir in whipping cream,olives,parsley & pepper when flame dies out*.Heat to boiling,reduce heat.Simmer uncovered 30 minutes,stirring frequently,till thickened.

Cook penne as directed on package.Mix penne & cream mixture,top with cheese.

*To extinquish flame quickly & easily,cover with lid.