Penne Russo a la Vodka

A super quick and tantalizing tomato based recipe that knocks the socks off your friends at a dinner party.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 866 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• ½ cup vodka
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
• ½ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese
• ⅛ pound prosciutto, chopped
• 2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Saute garlic, prosciutto and red pepper flakes for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in vodka and cream. Simmer 15 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in Parmesan and chopped basil. Toss with pasta until evenly coated.