Pasta with Vodka Cream Sauce

Name: Pasta with Vodka Cream Sauce
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 411 grams no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained; 0 teaspoons crushed red pepper; 59 milliliters fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 3 Tbsps thinly sliced fresh basil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 118 milliliters finely chopped onion; 227 grams uncooked penne pasta; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 118 milliliters vodka; 59 milliliters whipping cream

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Pasta with Vodka Cream Sauce a try. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 405 calories, 10g of protein, and 10g of fat. A mixture of olive oil, whipping cream, basil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the package directions, omitting salt and fat.

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Salt

Drain and keep warm.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Add onion to pan; saut 4 minutes or until tender.

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Onion

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Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, and garlic; saut 1 minute.

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Pepper

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Add vodka; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes or until liquid is reduced by about half. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, broth, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes.

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Broth

Vodka

Salt

Place tomato mixture in a blender.

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Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender.

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Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters). Process until smooth. Return tomato mixture to pan; stir in cream. Cook 2 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly.

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Cream