PENNE ALLA VODKA (LOW FAT)

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My mom would make this recipe, for the adults, on Christmas Eve. I was very happy when I became an adult so I could try it and when I did I loved it.

Provided by Mary-Ann D'Antonio

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box penne rigate (ronzoni smart taste)
1/2 c frozen peas
2 tsp olive oil
1/4 c vodka
2 c marinara sauce
4 oz fat-free cream cheese, broken into chunks
1/3 c chopped onions

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta in large pot of salted boiling water as box directed. Add peas just before draining pasta.
  • 2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a medium saucepan. Add onion; cover and cook over medium heat three minutes.
  • 3. Add vodka; boil until evaporated, about two minutes. Stir in marinara sauce; simmer two minutes to blend flavors.
  • 4. Stir in cream cheese and cook, stirring until melted.
  • 5. Drain pasta and peas. Return to pot; add sauce and gently toss to combine.

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