Penne With Vodka Sauce
Recipe from
Family Circle
Vodka and Canadian bacon set this tomato sauce apart from other spaghetti sauces. The result is a robustly flavored pasta recipe perfect for winter meals.
Servings:
Makes 6 servings.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Ingredients
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2 teaspoonsolive oilsee savings
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1 medium-sizeonion, choppedsee savings
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2 tablespoonswater (optional)see savings
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6 ounceslean Canadian bacon, dicedsee savings
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1/4 cupvodkasee savings
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1 poundpenne or other short-shape pastasee savings
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1 can(15 ounces) diced tomatoessee savings
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1 can(8 ounces) tomato saucesee savings
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12Kalamata olives, pitted and quarteredsee savings
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1/2 teaspoonsugarsee savings
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1/4 teaspoonsaltsee savings
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1/4 teaspoonblack peppersee savings
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3 tablespoonsgrated Parmesan cheesesee savings
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1/2 cupfat-free half-and-halfsee savings
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1/4 cuploosely packed fresh basil leaves, shreddedsee savings
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Directions
1.
Bring large pot of lightly salted water to boiling.
2.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook 10 minutes, until softened, adding water if needed to prevent sticking. Add Canadian bacon and vodka; cook 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium.
3.
Add pasta to boiling water; cook until al dente, tender yet firm.
4.
Meanwhile, add tomatoes, tomato sauce, olives, sugar, salt and pepper to skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring, 12 minutes.
5.
Drain pasta; transfer to bowl.
6.
Add Parmesan, half-and-half and basil to skillet; heat through. Toss with hot pasta. Serve. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 397, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Sodium 919 mg, Carbohydrate 63 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 17 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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