Hot, Spicy & Meatless -- Absolut-ly the Best Pasta

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Absolut-ly The Best Pasta

 

Recipe By :Hot, Spicy & Meatless

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Hot, Spicy & Meatless (1 & 2)

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 tablespoons margarine

3 cloves garlic

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon thyme

1 teaspoon rosemary

1 small onion -- chopped

1 16 oz can Italian plum tomatoes -- chopped

--save liquid

1/2 cup Absolut Peppar vodka

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper -- (optional)

--or to taste

3/4 cup half and half

1 cup freshly ground black pepper

3/4 pound cooked fresh linguine

--or substitute 8 oz dried linguine,cooked

 

In a large skillet, melt the margarine over medium heat. Saute the garlic,

oregano, thyme, rosemary, and onion for about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and

their liquid and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring 3 to 4 times. Add the

vodka and the cayenne (if using), and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the half

and half, and half the Parmesan cheese. Simmer for about 4 minutes or until the

sauce thickens lightly. Add the linguine and stir until the sauce coats the

pasta. Garnish with parsley and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan on top to

taste.

 

Heat Scale: Mild without the cayenne, medium with it.

 

 

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Per serving: 214 Calories (kcal); 12g Total Fat; (45% calories from fat); 6g

Protein; 27g Carbohydrate; 17mg Cholesterol; 107mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 2 1/2

Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0