Whole Wheat Pasta and Light Vodka Sauce Recipe

Name: Whole Wheat Pasta and Light Vodka Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon light butter; ½ tablespoon olive oil; ½ cup onion, chopped; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (no-salt-added, preferred); 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; ¼ teaspoon salt, to taste; 1 dash pepper (mixed-up pepper is our favorite, actually!); 1 cup fat-free half-and-half (she also uses cream or 2% low-fat milk); ¼ cup vodka; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more); 1 lb whole wheat pasta

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon light butter
½ tablespoon olive oil
½ cup onion, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (no-salt-added, preferred)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
¼ teaspoon salt, to taste
1 dash pepper (mixed-up pepper is our favorite, actually!)
1 cup fat-free half-and-half (she also uses cream or 2% low-fat milk)
¼ cup vodka
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or more)
1 lb whole wheat pasta

1
Melt butter with oil in large heavy saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add onion and saute until translucent, about 8 minutes.
3
Add tomatoes and cook until almost no liquid remains in pan, stirring frequently about 15-25 minutes.
4
(At this point, start a pot of water for the pasta.
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6
Add cream, vodka and red pepper and boil until thickened to sauce consistency, about 2 minutes.
7
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8
(Sauce may be prepared 1 day ahead.
9
Cover and refrigerate.
10
).
11
Pour sauce over 1 lb cooked whole wheat pasta.
12
Toss well, and serve with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

491

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 tablespoon light butter, ½ tablespoon olive oil, ½ cup onion, chopped, 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (no-salt-added, preferred), and more.

Yes, Whole Wheat Pasta and Light Vodka Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Whole Wheat Pasta and Light Vodka Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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