Attack of the Killer Tomato Sauce with Penne Recipe

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Attack of the Killer Tomato Sauce with Penne
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Directions:

  1. Coarsely chop the garlic.
  2. Find a sauce pan or skillet that will be large enough for all the cooked pasta and sauce at the end.
  3. Heat the oil the saucepan over medium heat and when the oil is warm add the chopped garlic and saute for 3 minutes.
  4. If using fresh tomatoes, cut them into 1-inch pieces.
  5. Add the fresh or canned tomatoes to the pan and cook for 20 minutes.
  6. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then add the red pepper flakes.
  7. Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil.
  8. Meanwhile, place the pan with the sauce over low heat and let it simmer while you cook the pasta.
  9. Add coarse salt to the boiling water, then add the pasta and cook for 8 to 11 minutes.
  10. How long it cooks really depends on the brand of pasta.
  11. You should let it go for 1 minute less than for normal al dente.
  12. Meanwhile, coarsely chop the parsley.
  13. Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the tomato sauce.
  14. Add the vodka, mix very well, and raise the heat to medium.
  15. Saute for 1 minute, stirring the pasta vigorously with a wooden spoon.
  16. Add the cream, and taste for salt and pepper.
  17. Mix for 30 seconds to allow the cream to get well absorbed into the pasta, then sprinkle on the parsley.
  18. Transfer pasta to a serving dish, and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 284.32 Kcal (1190 kJ)
Calories from fat 199.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.13g 34%
Cholesterol 27.4mg 9%
Sodium 14.9mg 1%
Potassium 302.15mg 6%
Total Carbs 13.19g 4%
Sugars 4.96g 20%
Dietary Fiber 4.26g 17%
Protein 4.69g 9%
Vitamin C 20mg 33%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 29.6mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 124.15 Kcal (520 kJ)
Calories from fat 86.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.66g 34%
Cholesterol 11.96mg 9%
Sodium 6.5mg 1%
Potassium 131.93mg 6%
Total Carbs 5.76g 4%
Sugars 2.17g 20%
Dietary Fiber 1.86g 17%
Protein 2.05g 9%
Vitamin C 8.7mg 33%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 12.9mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.7
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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