Penne Alla Vodka

Name: Penne Alla Vodka
Ingredients: 8 ounces whole wheat penne; 2 cups low-fat marinara (Rocco includes a recipe for one in the book on pg 206); Pinch of crushed red pepper; 7 ounces 2% Greek yogurt; 1 cup chopped fresh basil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 6 Tbsp. grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

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Ingredients

8 ounces whole wheat penne
2 cups low-fat marinara (Rocco includes a recipe for one in the book on pg 206)
Pinch of crushed red pepper
7 ounces 2% Greek yogurt
1 cup chopped fresh basil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 Tbsp. grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

Directions

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