Penne Russo à la Vodka
Description
This penne à la vodka features pasta coated in a delicious, savory cream sauce with tomatoes, prosciutto, chili flakes, basil, garlic, and Parmesan.
Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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1/8 pound prosciutto, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/2 cup vodka
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1 cup Parmesan cheese
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1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
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salt to taste
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
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.
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.
4
Mix in tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes.
5
Stir in cream and vodka; simmer until sauce is thickened, about 15 minutes.
6
Stir Parmesan and basil into sauce until well combined. Season with salt.
7
Add penne and toss until evenly coated.