CAVATAPPI WITH VODKA SAUCE

Cavatappi With Vodka Sauce image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Healthy

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces uncooked cavatappi pasta
1 tablespoon butter
2/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1 (8 ounce) tomato sauce
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon water
3/4 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup 2% low-fat milk
1/3 cup vodka
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil

Steps:

Cook pasta by following package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add in onion and garlic; cover and cook 3 minutes or until tender.
Add in tomato sauce; simmer, partially covered, 8 minutes or until thick.
Combine flour and water, stirring with a whisk until smooth; add flour mixture to pan; cook 1 minute.
Add in half-and-half, milk, vodka, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
Stir in cheese; decrease heat to low; cook 3 minutes or until cheese melts, stirring frequently.
Add in pasta; toss to coat; sprinkle with basil.