Dinner

Penne ala Vodka with Chicken Sausage is for Dinner.

Penne ala Vodka with Chicken Sausage takes several minutes to prepare.

Penne ala Vodka with Chicken Sausage takes 30 minutes to cook.

Penne ala Vodka with Chicken Sausage makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Penne ala Vodka with Chicken Sausage are:

1 T extra virgin olive oil
1 pound chicken sausage, removed from casings
1/2 C chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 t paprika
1 t italian seasoning
salt, to taste
cracked black pepper, to taste
28 oz. can whole tomatoes, no salt added, cut up
1.5 oz. (1 jigger/ 1 nip) vodka
1/4 C 1% milk
1/4 C parmesan cheese, grated
8 oz. (dry weight) fiber enriched penne pasta (I used Ronzoni Smart Taste)

Here is how you make Penne ala Vodka with Chicken Sausage:

1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil.2. In a large saute pan, over medium heat, add extra virgin olive oil3. Add chicken sausage and brown for 3 to 4 minutes, breaking down large chunks with a wooden spoon.4. add onion and garlic, and saute until softened (around 5 minutes).5. Add paprika, italian seasoning, salt and pepper, and cook for about 3 minutes.** Note ** When the pasta water begins to boil, generously salt the water and add the pasta. Let this cook for about 12 to 14 minutes, or desired firmness. Drain pasta when it is done.6. Add tomatoes and liquid from cans. Let simmer for around 10 minutes.7. Add vodka and milk, and let this simmer for a few minutes.8. Mix in parmesan cheese9. Toss in pasta, and serve.Makes 4 servings.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CMCGUIRE88.

The nutritional information for Penne ala Vodka with Chicken Sausage is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 429.7

• Total Fat: 13.8 g
• Cholesterol: 75.7 mg
• Sodium: 618.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 51.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 7.6 g
• Protein: 25.4 g

Penne ala Vodka with Chicken Sausage is Italian cuisine.