we went to a pot luck party for new years. i made a w.w. recipe. i made pasta alla vodka. OMG!!!! it was such a hit. it was so yummy


Pasta alla Vodka
POINTS: 6
INSTRUCTIONS

1 tsp olive oil
2 medium garlic clove(s), minced
1/2 tsp dried tarragon
14 1/2 oz canned diced tomatoes
8 oz canned tomato sauce
2 oz vodka, about 1/4 cup
1 tsp cornstarch
1/2 cup fat-free skim milk
1/4 cup basil, fresh, chopped
8 oz uncooked fusilli, cooked and kept hot


Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add tarragon and stir to coat. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and vodka; simmer 10 minutes.


Dissolve cornstarch in milk and whisk until blended. Add mixture to skillet and simmer 1 minute, until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in basil.


Transfer pasta to four individual shallow bowls. Pour vodka sauce over top and serve hot. Yields about 1 1/3 cups pasta and 2/3 cup sauce per serving.