Penne Ala Vodka
["1 stick butter", "1/3 c. vodka", "2 chopped scallions", "1 can crushed tomatoes", "1/2 pt. heavy cream", "chopped basil to taste", "1/4 lb. Prosciutto or bacon *", "2 Tbsp. pink peppercorns", "1 lb. pasta penne (rigatoni may also be used)"]
["*If bacon is used, cook first to remove excess fat."]
["butter", "vodka", "scallions", "tomatoes", "heavy cream", "basil", "bacon", "peppercorns", "pasta penne"]