Penne Russo à la Vodka

Ingredients

• (16 ounce) packagedry penne pasta
• teaspoon olive oil
• ounce sprosciutto, chopped
• clove sgarlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• (16 ounce) can swhole peeled tomatoes
• cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup vodka
• cup Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
• salt to taste

Instructions

1. Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and set aside. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Sauté prosciutto, garlic, and red pepper flakes in hot oil for 1 minute. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
4. Mix in tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
5. Stir in cream and vodka; simmer until sauce is thickened, about 15 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
6. Stir Parmesan and basil into sauce until well combined. Season with salt. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
7. Add penne and toss until evenly coated. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios