Name: Vegan Vodka Sauce (Penne alla Vodka)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 0.5 cup yellow onion; 3 cloves garlic; 6 ounces tomato paste; 0.25 cup vodka; 14 ounces canned coconut cream; 1 lb penne pasta; Salt, pepper

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Vegan Vodka Sauce (Penne alla Vodka)

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Vegan Vodka Sauce (Penne alla Vodka)

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Instructions

In a large skillet, warm the olive oil or vegan butter over low-medium heat. Cook the onion until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant. If using, add crushed red pepper flakes.

Stir in the tomato paste. It will transform to a deep red color. Lower the heat and stir in the vodka. Let simmer for 3-5 minutes, allowing the vodka to cook off.

Add the coconut cream or coconut milk, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and let simmer for about 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions in a large stockpot. Once cooked, drain and transfer to skillet with sauce, reserving about 1-2 cups of pasta water.

Stir everything together until well incorporated. Add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached. Serve creamy dairy free vodka sauce over pasta.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Tomato Paste 🍅
Cook the tomato paste in olive oil for 2-3 minutes before adding other ingredients to deepen its flavor and remove any metallic taste from the can.
Flambe the Vodka Properly 🔥
Let the vodka simmer for at least 3-4 minutes to cook off the alcohol and develop rich, complex flavors that define authentic vodka sauce.
Emulsify with Pasta Water 💧
Reserve starchy pasta cooking water and add it gradually to your sauce to create a silky emulsion that helps the coconut cream coat the penne evenly without separating.
Caramelize Your Aromatics ✨
Cook diced onions slowly over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until golden and sweet before adding garlic, creating a deeper flavor foundation for your sauce.
Finish with Quality Olive Oil 🫒
Drizzle premium extra-virgin olive oil into the finished sauce just before serving to add richness and prevent the coconut cream from tasting too heavy.