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Ingredients of Penne Alla "Not-ka"

  1. It's 2 tsp of Olive oil.
  2. It's 3 clove of Garlic (chopped).
  3. You need 1/2 cup of Chopped red onion.
  4. You need 1 tsp of Salt.
  5. It's 1 pinch of Red pepper flakes.
  6. Prepare 1 of 14-oz can diced tomatoes.
  7. You need 2 tbsp of Heavy cream.
  8. It's 6 tbsp of Evaporates nonfat milk.
  9. You need 8 oz of Whole wheat penne pasta.
  10. Prepare 1/4 cup of Grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for serving).
  11. It's 1 of Fresh basil chiffonade.
  12. You need 1 of Freshly ground black pepper.

Penne Alla "Not-ka" step by step

  1. Bring a large pot of sated water to a boil for the penne.
  2. In a large saucepan, heat the two teaspoons oil with the garlic over low heat until the garlic begins to brown, about three minutes..
  3. Add the onion and 1/4 teaspoon salt, cover, and cook until the onion is softened, about two more mins..
  4. Add the tomato,1/2 teaspoon salt, and the red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat, and simmer very gently 10 mins..
  5. Stir in the cream and evaporated milk and simmer one more minute..
  6. Meanwhile, after the sauce has cooked five mins, add the penne to the boiling water and cook until just shy of al dente. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup pasta water..
  7. Add the drained penne to the saucepan and simmer until the penne is al dente, one to two minutes, adding a little of the pasta cooking water if the mixture is dry. Stir in 1/4 cup of Parmesan..
  8. Top off with basil chiffonade and black pepper to taste.

Sprinkle a few mini chocolate chips on each cup. Penne Alla "Not-Ka" from Cook Yourself Thin. It falls under easy weeknight meal status for sure. Favorites so far are the Mango-Glazed Salmon and Penne alla Not-ka. flag Like · see review. A great book -- lots of great recipes, suggestions for swaps, a calorie counter and so much more! flag Like · see review.

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