Penne a La Vodka With Broccoli |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Some added ingredients make this tastier than the traditional recipe. source: family circle Ingredients:
1 lb penne pasta |
2 heads broccoli, florets only (about 8 cups) |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1 medium onion, finely chopped |
6 ounces canadian bacon, cut into 1/2-inch dices |
1/3 cup vodka |
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, broken up with a spoon |
2 tablespoons tomato paste |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes |
1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half |
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese |
1/2 cup basil leaves, torn |
Directions:
1. Bring large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook following package directions.
2. Add broccoli florets during last 4 minutes of cooking.
3. Drain and reserve.
4. While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
5. Add onion and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add Canadian bacon and vodka and cook 2 minutes.
7. Add whole tomatoes with liquid, tomato paste, salt and red-pepper flakes.
8. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes.
9. Stir in half-and-half, 1/4 cup of the cheese and half of the basil.
10. To serve, toss penne and broccoli with sauce and top with remaining cheese and basil.
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