Penne A La Vodka With Broccoli

• 1 lb penne pasta
• 2 heads broccoli, florets only (about 8 cups)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 6 ounces Canadian bacon, cut into 1/2-inch dices
• 1/3 cup vodka
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, broken up with a spoon
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup basil leaves, torn

1. Bring large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook following package directions.
2. Add broccoli florets during last 4 minutes of cooking.
3. Drain and reserve.
4. While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
5. Add onion and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add Canadian bacon and vodka and cook 2 minutes.
7. Add whole tomatoes with liquid, tomato paste, salt and red-pepper flakes.
8. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes.
9. Stir in half-and-half, 1/4 cup of the cheese and half of the basil.
10. To serve, toss penne and broccoli with sauce and top with remaining cheese and basil.

penne pasta, broccoli, olive oil, onion, bacon, vodka, tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, red pepper, parmesan cheese, basil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/penne-a-la-vodka-with-broccoli-135537 (may not work)