3 oz absolut vodka
1 butter-flavored pam
1 14 oz. can plum tomatoes
4 tbsp chopped basil
1/4 cup vodka, cheap stuff is okay
3 tbsp non-dairy fat-free coffee mate
2 tbsp non-fat cream cheese
1/2 lb penne pasta
3 tbsp non-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, (1/2 to, 1)
Directions
Pour Absolut Vodka in a glass and sip while you spray a large
non-stick skillet with Pam. Add tomatoes and their juices and bring
to boil, crushing tomatoes with back of spoon. Reduce heat, add
chopped basil and simmer 15 mins. Season to taste with salt and
pepper. Add crushed red pepper flakes, Vodka, cream cheese,
coffee-mate and cheddar cheese. Simmer 3 mins. longer. Cook pasta in
boiling water until al dente. Drain well and toss with sauce. Serve
immediately!
If fat grams aren't a problem, substitute cream for coffee-mate.
Total fat per serving (using liquid coffee-mate) is approx. 2 grams
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Servings: 4 servings
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