Vegan Vodka Sauce (Penne alla Vodka)

Coat creamy vegan vodka sauce over penne pasta for a dairy free penne alla vodka. It's perfect for an easy weeknight meal! This comforting classic will become a family favorite in no time. Pasta dishes are perfect for quick, easy, and delicious meals. It's unbelievably saucy, silky smooth, and yes, creamy!

Author: The Urben Life

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 616 kcal per serving

Ingredients

3 tablespoons - olive oil
½ cup - yellow onion
3 cloves - garlic
6 ounces - tomato paste
¼ cup - vodka
14 ounces - canned coconut cream
1 lb - penne pasta
Salt, pepper

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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