Description
This 5-Ingredient Vegan Vodka Pasta is a quick and flavorful dish that comes together in no time. Creamy, rich, and comforting, it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The vodka adds a unique depth of flavor to the tomato sauce, while the coconut milk or cashew cream creates a luscious creamy texture that’s dairy-free. Serve with a sprinkle of fresh basil for a finishing touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces pasta of choice
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 1 cup canned tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk or cashew cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Prepare the Sauce: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté shallot until soft. Add vodka, cook to reduce. Stir in tomato sauce, simmer. Add coconut milk or cashew cream, season with salt and pepper.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra richness, stir in a tablespoon of vegan butter before serving.
- Use gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg