Penne Alla Vodka Recipe

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Penne Alla Vodka
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Directions:

  1. Puree half of tomatoes in food processor until smooth.
  2. Dice remaining tomatoes into 1/2 pieces, discarding cores.
  3. Combine pureed and diced tomatoes in liquid measuring cup (you should have about 1 2/3 cups).
  4. Add reserved liquid to equal 2 cups.
  5. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat until shimmering.
  6. Add onion and tomato paste and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are light golden around edges, about 3 minutes.
  7. Add garlic and pepper flakes; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  8. Stir in tomatoes and 1/2 tsp salt.
  9. Remove pan from heat and add vodka.
  10. Return pan to medium-high heat and simmer briskly until alcohol flavor is cooked off, 8-10 minutes; stir frequently and lower heat to medium if simmering becomes too vigorous.
  11. Stir in cream and cook until hot, about 1 minute.
  12. Meanwhile, bring 4 quarts water to boil in large Dutch oven over high heat.
  13. Add 1 TBS salt and pasta.
  14. Cook until just shy of al dente, then drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water, and transfer pasta back to Dutch oven.
  15. Add sauce to pasta and toss over medium heat until pasta absorbs some of the sauce, 1-2 minutes, adding reserved cooking water if sauce is too thick.
  16. Stir in basil and adjust seasoning with salt.
  17. Divide among pasta bowls and serve immediately, passing Parmesan separately.
  18. For Penne Alla Vodka With Pancetta:.
  19. Heat 1 TBS olive oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat, add 3 oz thinly sliced pancetta, cut into 1/2 pieces (about 1/2 cup)and cook until crisp, 6-8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to small bowl and set aside. Pour off all but 2 TBS fat from pan and continue with recipe for Penne alla Vodka, using fat in pan instead of oil in step 5, reducing salt to a pinch in step 8, and adding reserved pancetta to sauce along with basil in step 16.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 318.91 Kcal (1335 kJ)
Calories from fat 154.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.11g 26%
Cholesterol 20.55mg 7%
Sodium 9.08mg 0%
Potassium 102.38mg 2%
Total Carbs 34.39g 11%
Sugars 22.16g 89%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Protein 5.29g 11%
Vitamin C 45.5mg 76%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 179.31 Kcal (751 kJ)
Calories from fat 86.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.62g 26%
Cholesterol 11.55mg 7%
Sodium 5.11mg 0%
Potassium 57.57mg 2%
Total Carbs 19.33g 11%
Sugars 12.46g 89%
Dietary Fiber 2.81g 20%
Protein 2.97g 11%
Vitamin C 25.6mg 76%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 10.7mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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