Penne alla Vodka

Ingredients:
3 TB unsalted butter
2 lg garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 oz thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into thin strips
28-35oz can Italian peeled tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
½ tsp crushed red pepper
½ C heavy cream
¼ C vodka
salt
1 lb penne, boiled to al dente
½ C freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Preparation:
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until golden (about 2’). Stir in prosciutto and cook for about 1’.
Add tomatoes + red pepper and simmer 5’. Stir in the cream and cook, stirring well for 1’. Add vodka and cook 2’. Season to taste with salt.
Add pasta to skillet and toss until pasta well coated. Add cheese and toss again.