ZENB Penne Pasta alla Vodka

This low calorie, low fat Penne alla Vodka recipe is a great way to enjoy your ZENB Penne Pasta. Delivering a good source of fiber, this delicious dish makes four servings in just 30 minutes. Penne alla Vodka is a great recipe to have in your repertoire, so give it a try the next time you order ZENB Penne Pasta.

• 12 ounces ZENB Penne Pasta made from 100% Yellow Peas, uncooked
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup vodka
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped Italian parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

1.

Cook ZENB Pasta as directed on package. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water; drain.

2.

Meanwhile, heat oil in large Dutch oven or pot on medium heat. Add onion, garlic salt and crushed red pepper; cook, 5-7 minutes until translucent. Add tomato paste. Cook, 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly darkened. Add 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, milk and vodka. Cook 5-7 minutes while gently scraping any browned bits from bottom of pot with wooden spoon. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 1-2 minutes stirring constantly until smooth and creamy.

3.

Remove pot from heat; add pasta and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Mix gently while stirring in remaining reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, until well combined. Garnish with remaining Parmesan and parsley before serving.