Penne al vodka saludable

Ingredientes

• 1 c cauliflower, (cut into small chunks)
• 12 oz whole wheat penne pasta, (dry)
• 1/2 tsp olive oil
• 2 oz pancetta or bacon, (minced (about 2 Tbsp))
• 4 garlic cloves, (minced)
• 1/2 c vodka
• 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 c milk
• 1 Tbsp fresh basil, (chopped (or 1 tsp dry))
• 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, (chopped (or 1 tsp dry))

Preparación

1. 1

   Place the cauliflower in a small saucepan with ¼ cup of water. Heat the cauliflower over medium heat and cook for 10 minutes, until very soft. Set aside.

2. 2

   Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add pasta and 1 tsp of salt. Simmer, uncovered, for 7-9 minutes, until the pasta is al dente. Drain and set aside.

3. 3

   Heat the oil in a deep sauté pan. Add pancetta or bacon and sauté 2 minutes. Add garlic. Sauté 1 min.

4. 4

   Add vodka and stir well, letting it simmer for 1 minute.

5. 5

   Add tomatoes, salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Simmer over medium low heat, uncovered, 5-7 min to thicken the sauce.

6. 6

   While the sauce is simmering, place the cooked cauliflower into the bowl of your food processor. Add 1/2 c milk, slowly, and process until the mixture is smooth and creamy, with no lumps remaining.

7. 7

   Add the cauliflower mixture to the simmering tomato sauce. Let the sauce return to simmer and remove from the heat.

8. 8

   Add drained pasta to the sauce and mix well to coat.

9. 9

   Top with parsley and basil.