Rigatoni with Vodka Sauce and Prosciutto di Parma Cracklings - Pizza Today

Ingredients

• 1 pound Rigatoni
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 4 slices of fatty Prosciutto di Parma, approximately 2.3 ounces
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• ¾ cup finely diced onions
• 9 to 12 plum tomatoes with juice (approximately 28 ounces total)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed in one piece
• Pinch of red pepper flakes, (optional)
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup vodka
• 1 large sprig plus one bud fresh basil
• 1-2 tablespoons Prosciutto di Parma cracklings (recipe above)