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Penne with Sun Dried Tomato Vodka Sauce
Get out of a boring dinner rut with this mouthwatering Penne with Sun Dried Tomato Vodka Sauce. Don't be fooled by its title; this dish is as easy as it gets.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 554 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
- ⅓ cup vodka
- 12 oz dry penne pasta
- 3 TB olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped (I use the dry kind. If yours is packed in oil, drain first.)
- 1 TB granulated sugar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup plain whole yogurt
- Freshly shaved Parmesan for topping
- Optional: chopped basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large heavy pot, bring well-salted water to a boil. While you're waiting, place half of the diced tomatoes in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the vodka and remaining diced tomatoes. Set aside and keep warm.
- Cook penne pasta just until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain very well, but don't rinse. Return drained pasta to pot and toss with 1 TB olive oil. Cover to keep warm.
- In a large skillet, add 2 TB olive oil over medium heat. When oil is hot, add onion and garlic; stir 1 minute. Add sun-dried tomatoes, tomato-vodka sauce, sugar, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir and bring to a simmer. Simmer uncovered for 8-10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add yogurt and stir to incorporate, 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
- Pour sauce over the warm pasta in pot, tossing to combine well. Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese. If desired, garnish with chopped basil or parsley.
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Notes
- This dish is completely family-friendly. The alcohol content is cooked off and evaporated. You're left with a complex flavored sauce everyone will love.
Nutrition Information
Calories
554kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
84g
(28%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
49mg
(2%)
Potassium
905mg
(26%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
324IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
139mg
(14%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 554
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 554kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 84g | 28% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 905mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 324IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 139mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.