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These Carbs Don't Count
May 13, 2025
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.
12 Ingredients
MEDIUM
Instructions
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Cook tortellini in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water and drain.
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In a skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil and cook chopped prosciutto until crispy. Remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, melt butter with a dash of olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
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Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes until it deepens in color.
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Add vodka and stir. Simmer for about 7 minutes to allow the alcohol to cook off.
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Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Add cooked tortellini and a splash of reserved pasta water. Stir in Parmesan and return crispy prosciutto to the pan.
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Cook for another 2–3 minutes until sauce is creamy and coats the pasta.
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Serve warm topped with extra Parmesan cheese.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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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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