Pasta With Vodka *

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Ingredients

  • pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 2 tsp. sweet butter
  • 1/2 c. vodka
  • 1 (28 oz.) can Italian crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 pt. heavy cream or half and half
  • 5 to 10 fresh sliced basil leaves
  • 3/4 c. grated fresh Parmesan or Romano cheese
  • 1 lb. tubular pasta (such as rigatoni or penne)

Instructions

  1. Saute red pepper flakes in butter for about 1 minute.
  2. Add vodka and bring to boil.
  3. Lower heat; add tomatoes and simmer ten minutes.
  4. Add cream and basil and simmer briefly.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

279 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.8g 20% DV
Total Fat 16.1g 21% DV
Carbs 9.1g 3% DV
Fiber 1.2g 4% DV
Sugar 6.6g 13% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 481.5mg 21% DV
Potassium 197.3mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 54.3mg 18% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 241.5mcg 27% DV
Vitamin C 36.8mg 41% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 3% DV
Calcium 343.8mg 26% DV
Iron 1.2mg 7% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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