Penne with Vodka Sauce (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

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Penne with Vodka Sauce (Giada De Laurentiis)
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  1. Simmer the tomato sauce and vodka in a heavy large skillet over low heat until the mixture reduces by 1/4, stirring often, about 20 minutes. Stir the cream into the tomato and vodka sauce. Simmer over low heat until the sauce is heated through. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and well blended.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drain the pasta and transfer it to the pan with the sauce, and toss to coat.
  3. Simple Tomato Sauce:
  4. 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  5. 1 small onion, chopped
  6. 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  7. 1 stalk celery, chopped
  8. 1 carrot, chopped
  9. 2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
  10. 4 to 6 basil leaves
  11. 2 dried bay leaves
  12. Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  13. 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, optional
  14. In a large casserole pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add celery and carrot and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil, and bay leaves and reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 1 hour or until thick. Remove bay leaves and taste for seasoning. If sauce tastes too acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, to round out the flavor.
  15. Pour half the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with remaining tomato sauce.
  16. If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and then pour 1 to 2 cup portions into plastic freezer bags. Freeze for up to 6 months.
  17. Yield: 6 cups
  18. Prep Time: 15 minutes
  19. Cook Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 849.44 Kcal (3556 kJ)
Calories from fat 286.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.86g 49%
Cholesterol 97.22mg 32%
Sodium 1327.89mg 55%
Potassium 18.29mg 0%
Total Carbs 79.03g 26%
Sugars 1.6g 6%
Dietary Fiber 8.37g 33%
Protein 38.47g 77%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 98.9mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 294.25 Kcal (1232 kJ)
Calories from fat 99.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.04g 49%
Cholesterol 33.68mg 32%
Sodium 459.99mg 55%
Potassium 6.33mg 0%
Total Carbs 27.38g 26%
Sugars 0.55g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g 33%
Protein 13.33g 77%
Calcium 34.3mg 10%

* 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

  • 18.8
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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