I have just been absolutely craving penne alla vodka. But that can get very very high in points. So, as I usually do, I said, why don’t I put my Allie Carte spin on it and make something extremely delicious that’s low in points! How good does this super creamy, tasteful sauce look! I paired it with some ground chicken and Banza pasta for a whole lotta protein. A great way to keep me full all day while working.

How many WW points is this now?! Click on the link below and it will take you to the recipe I made within your own WW app. Your specific points will be calculated, and you can track that.

Stovetop version is linked under the recipe

Instant Pot Penne Vodka Meal Prep

about 1 heaping cup per serving

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Resting Time 5

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Italian

Servings people

Ingredients

1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounces
16 ounces ground chicken breast
4 cloves minced garlic
⅛ cup diced white onion
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon parsley
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper
8 ounces penne pasta dry, Banza, one box
1.25 cups chicken broth
2 ounces ⅓ less fat cream cheese
1 tablespoon reduced fat parmesan cheese

Instructions

Blend tomatoes until smooth then set aside.
Turn your Instapot to the saute setting. Grease with cooking spray.
When the pot heats up, add in the minced garlic and diced onion and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until slightly soft.
Add the ground chicken and begin to break up.
Season with the seasonings and continue breaking up until about halfway cooked.
Turn the Instant Pot off.
Add in the pasta noodles (dry). Pour the broth and blended tomatoes around the pasta
Cover the pot and secure the lid. Make sure the valve is set to sealing. Set the pressure cook button to 5 minutes and start it (set to 6 if you like the pasta softer)
When the time is up let the pot sit for 3 minutes and then move the valve to venting. Remove the lid
Turn the pot to saute. Add the parmesan and cream cheese into the pot. Stir until melted