Skinny Penne a la Vodka
Author: Katherine Martinelli
Recipe Type: Entree
Yield: 4 servings
- 1 pound penne
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (35-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup vodka
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup yogurt
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- Salt and pepper
- Cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and saute, 5 minutes.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, vodka, and red pepper flakes, if using. Simmer, uncovered, until reduced by half.
- Stir in the yogurt and parmesan cheese. To make it extra smooth, blend it with an immersion blender here (optional). Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the penne and toss to coat. Remove from the heat and serve immediately, with additional parmesan.
Recipe by Katherine Martinelli at http://www.katherinemartinelli.com/blog/2012/skinny-penne-a-la-vodka-recipe/
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