Foodie Friday: Penne w/Vodka Sauce & Capicola

 

As I'm sitting here eating my veggie lasagna, I realized that it's been awhile since I've posted any type of italian dish. So here is an interesting dish that is only 311 calories and 3 g fat, with a high fiber and protein content. Enjoy!!! Find this and other great recipes on www.eatingwell.com

 

6 servings

Active Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

NUTRITION PROFILE

Low calorie | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High fiber |

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INGREDIENTS

• 12 ounces whole-wheat penne


• 1 2-ounce piece capicola, or pancetta, finely diced (see Tip)


• 1 small onion, chopped


• 3 cloves garlic, chopped


• 1/2 cup vodka


• 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes


• 1/4 cup half-and-half


• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce


• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper


• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil


• Freshly ground pepper, to taste

PREPARATION

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook penne until just tender, 12 minutes or according to package directions.


2. Meanwhile, cook capicola (or pancetta) in a large saucepan over medium heat until crisp, about 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel.


3. Return the saucepan to medium-low heat; add onion and garlic and cook until the onion is translucent, about 1 minute. Increase heat to high; add vodka and bring to a boil. Boil until reduced by about half, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, half-and-half, Worcestershire sauce and crushed red pepper to taste; reduce to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 10 minutes.


4. Drain the pasta; serve topped with the sauce and sprinkled with the capicola (or pancetta), basil and pepper.

TIPS & NOTES

• Tip: Capicola and pancetta can be found in the deli section of most large supermarkets. Buy one thick piece for this recipe.

NUTRITION

Per serving: 311 calories; 3 g fat ( 1 g sat , 1 g mono ); 9 mg cholesterol; 47 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 11 g protein; 5 g fiber; 264 mg sodium; 517 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (25% daily value), Iron, Magnesium & Vitamin A (20% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 3

Exchanges: 3 starch, 1 vegetable