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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (371g)

Recipe makes 4 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

vodka sauce

Calories 767
Calories from Fat 287 (37%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 31.9g 49%
Saturated Fat 10.1g 50%
Monounsaturated Fat 16.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 44mg 14%
Sodium 833mg 34%
Potassium 819mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 101.5g 33%
Dietary Fiber 15.4g 61%
Sugars 5.4g
Protein 23.9g 47%

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Delicious Penne Vodka With Fresh Mushrooms, Mozzarella, Olives,

Recipe #293174 | 16 min | 5 min prep | add private note
BlondieItaliana

By: BlondieItaliana
Mar 20, 2008

This is another one of my favorite "go to" simple meals. I threw this together for the first time over 10 years ago & it's been a constant ever since. It's hearty & rustic and is also great for a quickie vegetarian dish or during Lent. I've served this on Holidays as well. Goes great with a nice dinner salad & of course, a loaf of hot, crusty garlic bread! Oh, and a nice glass of Chianti for those who are interested...

SERVES 4 -6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Boil water & cook penne. Also heat vodka sauce in medium sauce pot.
  2. 2
    Meanwhile, saute' mushrooms over medium-low heat in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until lightly golden brown then set aside.
  3. 3
    Drain tomatoes very well then saute' in remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil & garlic powder to taste over medium heat until heated well through & remaining water cooks out, drain again in collander & set aside.
  4. 4
    When pasta is cooked, drain well & return to pot. Add sauce, mushrooms & tomatoes, gently stir in olives & fresh mozzarella pearlini.
  5. 5
    Transfer to large serving bowl & serve immediately.
  6. 6
    ** Serve with grated parmesan cheese on hand AT TABLE, but not directly on pasta dish as it alters the final taste and it's just so delicious that it really doesn't need it.

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From: Mom Mindy 66

On May 7, 2008

By far this is one of the most wonderful dishes I have ever eaten. The flavor was incredible. It was simple to make. I didn't find thos little mozzarella balls, but I cut up my fresh mozzarella from the deli into tiny chunks about the same size and the dish was the best thing I have ever eaten.

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  • From: Pam Z.

    On Mar 21, 2008

    Low & behold I was browsing "new recipes" and "pasta" recipies and here's one from someone who's recipes I have tried & loved. I needed something non-meat today for Good Friday and this just blew me away! Tastes like something you would order as a special at your favorite Italian joint. This is excellent! Simple too - I like the pre-made vodka sauce also, as it tastes so close to homemade. Thank you again so much.

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    From: Lainey6605

    On Apr 13, 2008

    This is just wonderful and easy to make. It is very flavorful and I love the mini-cheese balls added to this recipe. It is one I will make again. I made this recipe for the 2008 Spring Pick A Chef.

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  • From: Chef #521192

    On Mar 30, 2008

    Fantastic and so easy! About a minute after we sat down to eat, DH proclaimed that we needed to make this a regular dish. He has never said that before! Thanks for sharing!

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