Penne A La Vodka

By stacymd23

Ingredients

• 3 tbs butter
• 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped finely
• 1 cup thinly sliced prosciutto
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup vodka (only the kind you would drink)
• salt and pepper
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 lb penne pasta
• 3/4 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In a wide pot big enough to hold all the pasta and sauce, melt the butter. Add the garlic and cook until golden brown. Stir in proscuitto and cook for a minute or two. Add the tomatoes, crushed pepper, salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in cream and cook for 2 minutes stirring alot. Add the vodka and cook until it no longer smells strongly of vodka (about 3-5 minutes).

Cook the pasta as directed on box but al dente.

Add the pasta to the pot with the sauce and mix until it is all coated over the pasta. Toss with the cheese and serve immediately.