Penne with Vodka Cream Sauce

By nichc

This is weight watchers recipe. 4 points a serving. Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

• 6 oz Penne, cooked and drained
• 2 Tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons reduced cal margarine
• 3 Medium shallots, chopped
• 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/4 cup heavy cream (less points if replace w ff half & half)
• 1 oz (2 Tablespoons) Vodka
• Grated Parmesan Cheese for topping (additional points)

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 2mins
Cooking time 12mins
Adapted from weightwatchers.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium nonstick skillet melt margarine, add shallots and saute until softened. Add chicken broth, tomato paste and pepper flakes. Cook stirring constantly until combined, about 1 minute.

Reduce heat to low, add cream & vodka. Stir constantly and cook for 2 more minutes until heated through. Do NOT let it boil!

Toss sauce with pasta & serve.