Name: Penne Russo à la Vodka
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Dry penne pasta - 1 (16 ounce) package; Olive oil - 1 teaspoon; Prosciutto, chopped - 2 ounces; Garlic, minced - 2 cloves; Red pepper flakes - ½ teaspoon; Whole peeled tomatoes - 2 (16 ounce) cans; Heavy cream - 1 cup; Vodka - ½ cup; Parmesan cheese - 1 cup; Chopped fresh basil leaves - ½ cup; Salt to taste - ½ cup

Ingredients for - Penne Russo à la Vodka

1. Dry penne pasta 1 (16 ounce) package

2. Olive oil 1 teaspoon

3. Prosciutto, chopped 2 ounces

4. Garlic, minced 2 cloves

5. Red pepper flakes ½ teaspoon

6. Whole peeled tomatoes 2 (16 ounce) cans

7. Heavy cream 1 cup

8. Vodka ½ cup

9. Parmesan cheese 1 cup

10. Chopped fresh basil leaves ½ cup

11. Salt to taste ½ cup

How to cook deliciously - Penne Russo à la Vodka

1 . Stage

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.

2 . Stage

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. Mix in tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in cream and vodka; simmer until sauce is thickened, about 15 minutes.

3 . Stage

Stir Parmesan and basil into sauce until well combined. Season with salt. Add penne and toss until evenly coated.