⏱ 35 min total

Lightened Up Penne alla Vodka

Name: Lightened Up Penne alla Vodka
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 3 oz Whole wheat pasta; ¼ dash Salt; ½ oz Greek yogurt; ¹⁄₁₆ cup, fluid Heavy whipping cream; ¼ tbsp Olive oil; ¼ shallot (medium) Shallots; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes; ⅞ cup Tomatoes; ⅔ fl oz Vodka; ⅛ cup Parmesan cheese; ⅛ cup Parsley

Per 1 serving · 376 g · 12 ingredients

Calories

516

26%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
20g
16% of calories
Carbs
75g
60% of calories
Fat
14g
24% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Lightened Up Penne alla Vodka (376 g) has 516 calories, with 20 g of protein, 75 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (60% of calories). It is high in protein (40% DV), dietary fiber (54% DV) and Vitamin C (42% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 21% and 29% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

137cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

3.9g

Net carbs

60g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

15g

7.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein40%
Dietary fiber54%
Vitamin C42%
Vitamin K109%
Thiamine135%
Riboflavin (B2)23%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin A18%
Vitamin E13%
Vitamin B1213%
Potassium15%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium21%
Saturated fat29%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 25 min

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.
2
Whisk the yogurt with the cream in a measuring cup and set aside.
3
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
4
Remove from the heat and stir in the tomatoes and vodka. Return the skillet to medium heat, bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until the alcohol cooks off and the sauce comes together and thickens, about 7 minutes. Stir in the yogurt-cream mixture and cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.
5
Add the pasta, Parmesan, parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the skillet and toss to combine. Use the reserved pasta water to thin the sauce as needed. Enjoy!

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (376 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	158 μg	18%
Vitamin C	38 mg	42%
Vitamin D	0.2 μg	1%
Vitamin E	2 mg	13%
Vitamin K	131 μg	109%
Thiamine	2 mg	135%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	23%
Niacin	6 mg	38%
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg	35%
Folate (B9)	83 μg	21%
Vitamin B12	0.3 μg	13%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	26%
Choline	22 mg	4%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	271 mg	27%
Iron	5 mg	62%
Potassium	708 mg	15%
Magnesium	157 mg	37%
Phosphorus	371 mg	53%
Zinc	3 mg	26%
Copper	0.5 mg	54%
Manganese	3 mg	123%
Selenium	68 μg	123%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	912 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	11 μg	—
Fructose	3 g	—
Galactose	0.1 g	—
Glucose	3 g	—
Glutamic acid	6 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	0.5 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0.4 g	—
Leucine	1 g	—
Lycopene	5,328 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.3 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	5 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	2 g	—
Retinol	83 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.2 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.2 μg	—

Burning 516 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

98min
Walking (3.5 mph)
62min
Cycling (moderate)
43min
Running (6 mph)
73min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Lightened Up Penne alla Vodka?

One serving of Lightened Up Penne alla Vodka (1 serving) has 516 calories, which works out to 137 calories per 100 g. That is about 26% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Lightened Up Penne alla Vodka high in protein?

It provides a solid 20 g of protein per serving (40% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 16% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Lightened Up Penne alla Vodka keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 60 g of net carbs and 60% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Lightened Up Penne alla Vodka?

473 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Lightened Up Penne alla Vodka?

7.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (376 g)

Calories516

% Daily Value*

Total fat 14g	17%
Saturated fat 5.9g	29%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 28mg	9%
Sodium 473mg	21%
Total carbohydrate 75g	27%
Dietary fiber 15g	54%
Total sugars 7.2g
Protein 20g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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