4.9 from 27 votes
Lighter Penne alla Vodka
Classic penne alla vodka got a nip and a tuck with a lightened up ingredient that cuts the calorie count but keeps it creamy. Perfect as a main or side!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
678 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta
- kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion , small diced
- 3 cloves garlic , pressed or minced
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 cup vodka
- 1 15- ounce crushed tomatoes canned
- ¾ cup almondmilk cashewmilk blend unsweetened original
- black pepper freshly ground
- parsley , chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted water according to the package directions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water and then drain the pasta.
- In a dutch oven or a large skillet with at least 3-inch high sides, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and the garlic and stir to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally so the garlic doesn't burn, then set the temperature to low and season with kosher salt and the red pepper flakes. Cook until the onions are soft and lightly golden, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Bring the heat back up to medium, add the vodka and cook for another 4-5 minutes or until the vodka has reduced by half.
- Add the tomatoes, and cook for about 5 more minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the Almondmilk Cashewmilk blend and cook for another 2-3 minutes, then season with more kosher salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the penne noodles and toss to coat. If the sauce seems too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
- Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and serve hot or at room temperature.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
678kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
96g
(32%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
220mg
(9%)
Potassium
634mg
(13%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
244IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
129mg
(13%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 678
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 678kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 96g | 32% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 220mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 634mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 244IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.