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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This cook yourself thin recipe is better for you than the tradtional sauce. It has only 371 calories per serving Ingredients:
2 teaspoons olive oil |
3 garlic cloves |
1/2 cup chopped red onion |
3/4 teaspoon salt |
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes |
1 pinch red pepper flakes |
8 ounces penne |
1/4 cup heavy cream |
6 tablespoons evaporated nonfat milk |
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese |
1/4 cup shredded fresh basil |
1/8 teaspoon black pepper |
Directions:
1. 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the penne.
2. 2. In a large saucepan, heat the 2 teaspoons oil with the garlic over low heat until the garlic begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Add the onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt, cover, and cook until the onion is softened, about 2 more minutes. Add the tomato, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat and simmer very gently 10 minutes. Stir in the cream and evaporated milk and simmer 1 more minute.
3. 3. Meanwhile, after the sauce has cooked 5 minutes, add the penne to the boiling water and cook until just shy of al dente, about 6 minutes. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup pasta water. Add the drained penne to the saucepan and simmer until the penne is al dente, 1 to 2 minutes, adding a little of the pasta cooking water if the mixture is dry. Stir in 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, along with the basil and black pepper.
4. 4. To serve, divide pasta among 4 serving bowls. Drizzle each serving with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.
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