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Penne with Vodka Sauce & Capicola

:  April/May 2006, EatingWell Serves Two

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Our velvety tomato sauce is spiked with cubes of salty capicola and a few shots of vodka. Make it a Meal: Caesar salad and a glass of Pinot Noir will shine with this dish.


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Penne with Vodka Sauce & Capicola Recipe

Makes: 6 servings

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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

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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


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Type of Dish
Main dish, Other
Pasta
Ethnic/Regional
Italian
Mediterranean
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Health & Diet Considerations
Low calorie
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
High fiber
Total Time
45 minutes or less
Servings
6
Main Ingredient
Pork
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Saute
Meal/Course
Dinner

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Publication
April/May 2006
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