Lighter Penne à La Vodka - Bethenny Frankel

Name: Lighter Penne à La Vodka - Bethenny Frankel
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups bottled marinara sauce, preferably no-sugar-added; 1 1/2 cups low-fat milk or 1 1/2 cups plain soymilk; 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 lb whole-grain penne; 1/4 cup vodka (inexpensive); 1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated; 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped, for garnish

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Recipe by Nif_H

Bethenny Frankel is from The Real Housewives of New York City. She is also a natural food chef and cooks for many celebrities. I love pasta, especially when it doesn't have all the guilt attached. Enjoy!

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READY IN: 25mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

teaspoon salt
2

cups bottled marinara sauce, preferably no-sugar-added
1 ¹⁄₂

cups low-fat milk or 1 1/2 cups plain soymilk
1

tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1

lb whole-grain penne
¹⁄₄

cup vodka (inexpensive)
¹⁄₄

cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
1

tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add salt when simmering.
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.
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.
In a large bowl, toss pasta with sauce and Parmigiano-Reggiano, adding some reserved water to thin sauce, if needed. Garnish with parsley, and serve.

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