Lighter Penne À La Vodka - Bethenny Frankel - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 teaspoon salt
2 cups bottled marinara sauce, preferably no-sugar-added
1 1/2 cups low-fat milk or 1 1/2 cups plain soymilk
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 lb whole-grain penne
1/4 cup vodka (inexpensive)
1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped, for garnish

Preparation

Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add salt when simmering.
Warm marinara in a saucepan over medium heat. Slowly add milk, stirring until combined. Bring to a simmer, then lower heat; simmer until sauce reduces slightly. Add crushed red pepper.
Add penne to boiling water. Cook until almost done; add vodka to marinara mixture, and raise heat slightly. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
In a large bowl, toss pasta with sauce and Parmigiano-Reggiano, adding some reserved water to thin sauce, if needed. Garnish with parsley, and serve.