Dairy-free Vodka Sauce

5 from 1 vote

This creamy dairy-free vodka sauce is made with simple ingredients and no heavy cream. A healthy, flavorful twist on the classic pasta sauce that’s rich, comforting, and perfect for weeknight dinners.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Main Course, sauce

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Author: Dominique

Ingredients

8 ounces penne
2 Tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic minced
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
6 ounces tomato paste ( a small can)
3 Tablespoons vodka
1 cup coconut cream
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon nutritional yeast (optional)

Instructions

Cook the penne according to the instructions on the package. Retain 1/2 cup of pasta water.
Heat a pan over low-medium heat and add with oil, minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sautée for 3 minutes, mixing often.
Add in the tomato paste and cook for 3 minutes, stirring consistently, and letting it caramelize a bit.
Add in the vodka, and cook for 1 minute, mixing often.
Mix in the pasta water, coconut cream, dried basil, and salt and cook over low heat 4-5 mins. (Add nutritional yeast if using it and mix)
Mix the penne into the dairy-free vodka sauce.

Notes

Make sure to use a good quality, good tasting coconut cream. I like Savoy coconut cream because it doesn't taste too much like coconut.

If you like garlic flavor add an extra clove to the recipe.

You can add nutritional yeast to the sauce to add a nice cheesy flavor to the dish if you want to add it.

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