Lightened Vodka Sauce Recipe

Healthy Penne alla Vodka • The Heirloom Pantry

WEBApr 19, 2020 · Cook covered on low heat for 30 minutes. ½ cup vodka, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper, 1 28 oz can of …

1. In a medium pot or dutch oven, heat olive oil and butter on medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook uncovered for 5 minutes until the onions are translucent. Stir in dried oregano, dried basil, and red chili flakes and cook for 1-2 minutes.
2. Stir in vodka and simmer for about 7 minutes until the alcohol cooks off. While the vodka cooks, add tomatoes to a blender with salt and pepper, then puree for 1-2 minutes. Add pureed tomatoes to the pot and stir. Cook covered on low heat for 30 minutes.
3. While the sauce is cooking, bring 5 quarts of salted water to a boil. Add the penne to the water and stir occasionally. Cook until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and set aside.
4. Once the sauce is cooked, stir in 1/4 cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano and Greek yogurt until it becomes creamy and pink. Add salt and pepper to taste and half of the basil. Add the pasta to the sauce and gently stir to combine.

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WEBApr 20, 2020 · Undercook by 1 minute, according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of salted pasta water before draining. Set aside. In a very …

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1. Boil your penne in a large pot of salted water. Undercook by 1 minute, according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of salted pasta water before draining. Set aside.
2. In a very large skillet or dutch oven, saute minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat ad add in tomatoes, vodka, onion powder, sugar, dried basil, salt, and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer about 8-10 minutes. This will be enough time for the alcohol to burn off.
3. Cut your cream cheese into small squares. Whisk a couple of squares at a time into your sauce until melted. Repeat until all cream cheese is incorporated.
4. Turn burner to low. Whisk parmesan cheese into sauce, then add in cooked penne. Increase heat to medium-low and cook until pasta and sauce are melded together. Splash in reserved pasta water as you go until you reach the consistency you like.

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