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Margaret Wilson reworked this recipe from an original that called for vodka and heavy whipping cream. Her friends and family in Hemet, California have a hard time believing a sauce this rich, flavorful and creamy could be light.
This recipe is:
Healthy
Quick
Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 336 calories, 10 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 34 mg cholesterol, 445 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 12 g protein.
Originally published as Blushing Penne Pasta in Light & Tasty December/January 2007, p47
Full-Bodied White Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.
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Reviewed on Jan. 09, 2012 by pixie9999
Cheesy goodness. Very similar to a dish I loved in a restraunt. I like to add a can of tomatoes and mozzarella cheese then bake it just a bit to melt the cheese.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2011 by Carol39110
This is company-worthy.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2011 by angelasandoval
Delicious! And my kids couldn't wait to get home from school the next day to have the leftovers for snack!
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2011 by mtorres3
My family loved this! The sauce is rich and creamy and so easy to make. This is a keeper! Thanks fo the recipe.
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