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Makeover Penne with Vodka Cream Sauce

Makeover Penne with Vodka Cream Sauce is still creamy, rich and restaurant-quality special, but it now has less than half the original recipe’s fat and cholesterol. Even our pros had a hard time telling them apart. Debra Torres - Clarion, Pennsylvania

8 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Cook: 40 min.

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (one 28 ounces, one 14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
1/4 cup vodka
1 package (12 ounces) whole wheat penne pasta
2 teaspoons prepared pesto
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic;
cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes and vodka. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until slightly
thickened, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, cook penne according to package directions.
Stir the pesto, salt and pepper flakes into tomato mixture. In a
small bowl, combine flour and cream until smooth; stir into pan. Add

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Makeover Penne with Vodka Cream Sauce (continued)

Directions (continued)

milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly
thickened. Drain penne; serve with sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.
Yield: 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup pasta with 2/3 cups sauce and 1 tablespoon cheese equals 324 calories, 11 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 379 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 12 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 2 fat.

Wine: Full-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.