Pasta With Vodka Cream Sauce Light

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From cooking light.

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Steps

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Cook the pasta according to the package directions , omitting salt and fat.

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Drain and keep warm.

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Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

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Add onion to pan.

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Saut 4 minutes or until tender.

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Add 1 / 4 teaspoon salt , pepper , and garlic.

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Saut 1 minute.

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Add vodka.

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Bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat , and simmer 3 minutes or until liquid is reduced by about half.

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Stir in 1 / 2 teaspoon salt , broth , and tomatoes.

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Bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat , and simmer 8 minutes.

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Place tomato mixture in a blender.

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Remove center piece of blender lid.

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Secure blender lid on blender.

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Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid.

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Process until smooth.

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Return tomato mixture to pan.

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Stir in cream.

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Cook 2 minutes over medium heat , stirring constantly.

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Remove from heat.

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Stir in cooked pasta , remaining 1 / 4 teaspoon salt , and basil.

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Serve immediately.

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Ingredients

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penne pasta, olive oil, onion, salt, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic clove, vodka, reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth, no-salt-added diced tomatoes, whipping cream, fresh basil