Low Fat Penne A La Vodka Recipe

Name: Low Fat Penne A La Vodka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (or other canned tomatoes, pureed in a food processor); 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 8 ounces fresh white mushrooms, sliced, about 3 cups; 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/4 cup vodka; 1 cup nonfat milk or 1 cup fat-free half-and-half; 3/4 lb whole wheat penne or 3/4 lb whole wheat rigatoni; 1/8 cup dry parmesan cheese; fresh basil, sliced, to garnish

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (or other canned tomatoes, pureed in a food processor)
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces fresh white mushrooms, sliced, about 3 cups
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup vodka
1 cup nonfat milk or 1 cup fat-free half-and-half
3/4 lb whole wheat penne or 3/4 lb whole wheat rigatoni
1/8 cup dry parmesan cheese
fresh basil, sliced, to garnish

1
Heat 2 teaspoons of oil over medium to medium high heat in a large saucepan. Saute onion until starting to brown, about 5-6 minutes.
2
Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer on low to medium low heat for 10 minutes.
3
During this time, heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Saute the mushrooms and hot pepper flakes about 5 minutes. Reserve pan.
4
Add tomato paste to tomato sauce and mix well. Stir in vodka and mushrooms and simmer for 10 more minutes.
5
Start water to boil for pasta.
6
Add milk to sauce and incorporate well. Cook another 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Keep sauce at a low simmer while cooking pasta.
7
Cook whole wheat pasta until al dente, about 15 minutes. Drain pasta.
8
Heat 1/2 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet (you can use the same pan you cooked the mushrooms in). Add pasta and stir to glaze. Add parmesan cheese and mix thoroughly. Stir in sauce. Garnish with basil, and serve.

133

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, diced, 1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (or other canned tomatoes, pureed in a food processor), 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Low Fat Penne A La Vodka falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Low Fat Penne A La Vodka

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