Name: Prosciutto Tortellini alla Vodka
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 bowls
Cuisine: Italian

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May 13, 2025

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This Prosciutto Tortellini alla Vodka is an indulgent, flavor-packed pasta dish perfect for any occasion. Cheese-filled tortellini are coated in a creamy, tomato-rich vodka sauce and topped with crispy prosciutto. The sauce combines garlic, butter, tomato paste, vodka, and cream to create a rich base, finished with Parmesan for added depth. This recipe is as easy as it is impressive—sure to be a favorite on your dinner rotation.

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Prosciutto Tortellini alla Vodka

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Ingredients

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WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

Cook tortellini in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain.

In a skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil and cook chopped prosciutto until crispy. Remove and set aside.

In the same skillet, melt butter with a dash of olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes until it deepens in color.

Add vodka and stir. Simmer for about 7 minutes to allow the alcohol to cook off.

Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Add cooked tortellini and a splash of reserved pasta water. Stir in Parmesan and return crispy prosciutto to the pan.

Cook for another 2–3 minutes until sauce is creamy and coats the pasta.

Serve warm topped with extra Parmesan cheese.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pasta Water Magic 💧
Always reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining, as its starchy composition helps bind the sauce to the tortellini perfectly.
Prosciutto Crisp Technique 🥓
Render prosciutto in a dry pan over medium heat until it becomes delicately crisp, which concentrates its flavor and adds textural contrast to the creamy sauce.
Vodka Sauce Depth Trick 🍸
Allow the vodka to simmer and reduce by half before adding cream, which burns off alcohol and intensifies the sauce's complex flavor profile.
Garlic Infusion Method 🧄
Gently toast minced garlic in butter until fragrant but not browned, which prevents bitterness and releases its most nuanced flavors.
Cheese Incorporation Hack 🧀
Remove the sauce from heat before stirring in Parmesan to prevent separation and ensure a smooth, silky texture.

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