Pasta With Vodka Cream Sauce (Light) Recipe

Name: Pasta With Vodka Cream Sauce (Light)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb uncooked penne pasta; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 cup vodka; 1/4 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained; 1/4 cup whipping cream; 3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil

Servings: persons

1/2 lb uncooked penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup vodka
1/4 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup whipping cream
3 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil

1
Cook the pasta according to the package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and keep warm.
2
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion to pan; saute 4 minutes or until tender. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, and garlic; saute 1 minute. Add vodka; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes or until liquid is reduced by about half. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, broth, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes.
3
Place tomato mixture in a blender. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender. Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters). Process until smooth.
4
Return tomato mixture to pan; stir in cream. Cook 2 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in cooked pasta, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and basil. Serve immediately.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb uncooked penne pasta, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, 1 teaspoon salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Vodka Cream Sauce (Light) 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.

Pasta With Vodka Cream Sauce (Light)

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