This restaurant quality pasta dish is absolutely delicious. The luscious, creamy, tomatoey vodka sauce is rich, slightly spicy, with just a zing of vodka. Penne Alla Vodka became quite popular in the late 1980‘s and is still popular today. Normally it includes real cream for richness but I’m using reduced-fat milk. In addition, I’m serving it over fiber rich whole wheat penne instead of white pasta. The key to this sauce is using a premium vodka. It adds a clean, fresh taste. A less expensive brand will give a harsh taste. Each serving has 329 calories, 7 grams of fat and 9 Weight Watchers SmartPoints. Try it soon. It’s simply wonderful!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
INGREDIENTS
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes or chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
½ cup onions, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¾ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup Grey Goose or another premium quality vodka, see shopping tip
1 cup reduced-fat milk (2%)
12 ounces dry whole wheat penne pasta
6 tablespoons fresh grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoon minced fresh basil for topping, optional
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