Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Penne a la Vodka Lighter Version is for Dinner.

Penne a la Vodka Lighter Version takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Penne a la Vodka Lighter Version takes 20 minutes to cook.

Penne a la Vodka Lighter Version makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Penne a la Vodka Lighter Version are:

2 cups bottled marinara sauce, preferably no-sugar added
1-1/2 cups skim or plain soy milk (you can use 1% but adjust for calories)
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
1 pound pasta (preferably whole wheat or high fiber)
1/4 cup vodka (inexpensive)
1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, for garnish

Here is how you make Penne a la Vodka Lighter Version:

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add a little salt when simmering.2. Warm marinara in a saucepan over medium heat. Slowly add milk, stirring until combined. Bring to a simmer, then lower heat; simmer until sauce reduces slightly. Add crushed red pepper.3. Add penne to boiling water. Cook until almost done; add vodka to marinara mixture, and raise heat slightly. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.4. In a large bowl, toss pasta with sauce and Parmigano-Reggiano, adding some reserved water to thin sauce, if needed. Garnish with fresh basil, and serve. Makes 8 - 1cup servingsNumber of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CAPENKEYS2.

The nutritional information for Penne a la Vodka Lighter Version is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 291.6

• Total Fat: 1.1 g
• Cholesterol: 3.4 mg
• Sodium: 82.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 2.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
• Protein: 2.9 g

Penne a la Vodka Lighter Version is Italian cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Penne a la Vodka Lighter Version is Low Fat