Hi Vicki! I like using prosciutto for this recipe mostly because of the savory/salty flavor that it adds to the skillet, which gives us the opportunity to deglaze it with vodka! The flavor isn’t supposed to be something that overpowers the dish, but rather subtly enhances it. It is a cured Italian ham. I can’t recall the specific brand that I use (Veroni maybe?) – I usually evaluate what they have in the store at that time. You may enjoy using pancetta instead!! 🙂

I made this last night and we thought it was delicious pasta, but I can’t credit the addition of prosciutto for contributing to the fact that it was so good because I tasted that expensive ingredient and found it to be absolutely tasteless! What is prosciutto supposed to taste like? I thought it might have a smokiness to it since bacon or ham is mentioned as a substitute, but….no. I even used two different brands, as one package was only 3 oz. and I needed 4…..same taste results on both, and I tasted a small sample before and after cooking. All I can think of is that the taste depends on the quality, and that I just didn’t buy good brands.. Whatever, the pasta was still delicious and that’s what my rating reflects. Is there any advice you can give about prosciutto…….what it should taste like and what to purchase? What brand do you buy? Thanks!

You’re the best Caroline, thanks so much for your support! Happy summer to you too!💗

Hi Stephanie, 

I have to comment again because I made this recipe again tonight and it is outstanding! You really know your stuff! Happy Summer to you guys (when the sun actually decides to participate) ❤️

Hi Robin, you can skip it if needed! It just adds some fond/flavor to the skillet which works it’s way into the sauce 🙂

Hi Julie! I appreciate your feedback, since tomatoes are sold in 28 oz. containers, I’m keeping that measurement but I did increase the cream by 1/4 cup and decreased the chicken broth by 1/4 to keep the liquid amount the same. I think more cream is helpful, I tested it last night and really enjoyed it! I hope you do too!

Great but taste the tomatoes a little too much…I would omit the paste or cut out some of the sauce and more cream.

I’m so happy the whole family enjoyed it Kat! Thanks so much for the great review!💖

Everything about this recipe is fantastic! It’s easy to make. Me and my whole family find it delicious.