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reduced calorie vodka sauce

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kparks2 avatar
Saint Petersburg, FL
Updated on Jul 26, 2012

Inspired by Rocco DiSpirito and the fact that I am living a healthy lifestyle. I have to take certain food items and recipes I love and make them healthy and low calorie. Instead of using heavy whipping cream which is full of fat and calories I used a non-fat plain yogurt. Calories will vary based on which brands you use.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 can 15 oz plain tomato sauce
  • 1 can 8 oz plain tomato sauce
  • 1 ounce vodka
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 ounce plain vodka
  • 1 dash salt and pepper
  • 1 cup fresh chopped basil
  • 1 cup yogurt, plain and non-fat

How To Make reduced calorie vodka sauce

  • Step 1
    Open sauce cans and finely chop basil. In a medium sized non-stick saucepan on medium or medium low heat add sauce, vodka, spices, salt and paper. Heat stirring often for about 5 minutes. Feel free to add or reduce the red pepper, salt or pepper depending on taste.
  • Step 2
    In a measuring cup or medium sized bowl add the cup of yogurt. Remove pan from heat, add 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce to the yogurt and stir until smooth to avoid curdling of the yogurt (tempering).
  • Step 3
    Once yogurt and 1/2 cup mixture is smooth add it to the sauce in the pan and whisk until smooth. Serve it with your favorite pasta or on top of meats. Each serving is a 1/2 cup and will be approximately 53 calories. This will vary based on the brand you use.
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