Vegan Vodka Sauce
This Vegan Vodka Sauce recipe is creamy, luscious, velvety, and totally plant-based! Toss with penne pasta for a tasty dairy free version of the classic.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 331kcal
Cost: $3
Ingredients
- 16 ounces penne or pasta shape of your choice, use gluten free if needed
- 1 large sweet onion sliced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 28 ounces Diced Tomatoes or 3 cups fresh tomatoes
- 1/4 cup good-quality vodka
- 1/2 cup cashews raw & unsalted
- 2 cups Vegetable Stock
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 cup fresh basil or basil, chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook penne according to package directions and set aside.
- In another pot, add the olive oil and sauté the garlic and onions over low heat, for about 6 to 7 minutes until they begin to shimmer. Add the diced tomatoes and vodka, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring until the alcohol has evaporated. Add the cashews, vegetable stock, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, and cook covered for 25 minutes.
- Once sauce is finished cooking, carefully remove the pot from the heat. Transfer the sauce to a blender (or use an immersion hand blender in the pot). Blend in high until the sauce becomes thick and creamy.
- Toss sauce with penne and serve hot. Garnish with fresh chopped basil, cracked pepper, and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 413mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 3mg