Penne Russo à la Vodka Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package dry penne pasta
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/8 pound prosciutto, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 (16 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup vodka
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
• salt to taste