Penne A La Vodka With Broccoli Recipe

Name: Penne A La Vodka With Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb penne pasta; 2 heads broccoli, florets only (about 8 cups); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 6 ounces Canadian bacon, cut into 1/2-inch dices; 1/3 cup vodka; 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, broken up with a spoon; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup basil leaves, torn

Servings: persons

1 lb penne pasta
2 heads broccoli, florets only (about 8 cups)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
6 ounces Canadian bacon, cut into 1/2-inch dices
1/3 cup vodka
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, broken up with a spoon
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup basil leaves, torn

1
Bring large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook following package directions.
2
Add broccoli florets during last 4 minutes of cooking.
3
Drain and reserve.
4
While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
5
Add onion and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Add Canadian bacon and vodka and cook 2 minutes.
7
Add whole tomatoes with liquid, tomato paste, salt and red-pepper flakes.
8
Simmer, covered, 10 minutes.
9
Stir in half-and-half, 1/4 cup of the cheese and half of the basil.
10
To serve, toss penne and broccoli with sauce and top with remaining cheese and basil.

894

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb penne pasta, 2 heads broccoli, florets only (about 8 cups), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Penne A La Vodka With Broccoli 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.

Penne A La Vodka With Broccoli

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