penne alla vodka (low fat)

Name: penne alla vodka (low fat)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 box(es) penne rigate (ronzoni smart taste); 1/2 cup(s) frozen peas; 2 teaspoon(s) olive oil; 1/4 cup(s) vodka; 2 cup(s) marinara sauce; 4 ounce(s) fat-free cream cheese, broken into chunks; 1/3 cup(s) chopped onions

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Mary-Ann D'Antonio

Stoneham, MA

Updated on Jun 12, 2015

My mom would make this recipe, for the adults, on Christmas Eve. I was very happy when I became an adult so I could try it and when I did I loved it.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Saute

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 box penne rigate (ronzoni smart taste)
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup vodka
2 cups marinara sauce
4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, broken into chunks
1/3 cup chopped onions

How To Make penne alla vodka (low fat)

Step 1

Cook pasta in large pot of salted boiling water as box directed. Add peas just before draining pasta.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a medium saucepan. Add onion; cover and cook over medium heat three minutes.
Step 3

Add vodka; boil until evaporated, about two minutes. Stir in marinara sauce; simmer two minutes to blend flavors.
Step 4

Stir in cream cheese and cook, stirring until melted.
Step 5

Drain pasta and peas. Return to pot; add sauce and gently toss to combine.
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