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Penne all vodka in a white bowl garnished with fresh basil and a dairy-free parmesan.
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Vegan Penne alla Vodka

This vegan Penne alla Vodka is a lightened up version of an Italian classic that's made dairy-free with coconut cream. It's rich, creamy and makes for the perfect 30-minute meal that the whole family will love!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time27 minutes
Total Time32 minutes
Course: Lunch/Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: vegan penne alla vodka
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 lb dry penne pasta
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • ¼ cup vodka
  • teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • cup canned coconut cream
  • ½ cup fresh basil chopped
  • ¼ cup vegan shredded parmesan

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook according to package until al dente. Drain and set aside.
    Penne pasta in a metal colander.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and onions and cook for 6-7 minutes or until onions are translucent, fragrant and start to caramelize.
    Sauteed onion and garlic in a large pot with a wooden spoon.
  • Carefully add crushed tomatoes into the skillet. Bring to a simmer and add salt, pepper and crushed red pepper. Stir to combine and cook for about 2 minutes then pour in the vodka. Simmer on low for 15-20 minutes, uncovered to allow the sauce to reduce and thicken.
    Vodka being poured into the marinara sauce in a large pot.
  • Stir in the coconut cream.
    marinara sauce, vodka, and cream being stirred with a wooden spoon in a large pot.
  • At this point you can add the drained pasta back to the pot and pour in the sauce to combine. Or you can plate the pasta and add sauce on top.
    Penne pasta added to the vodka sauce in a large pot.
  • Sprinkle fresh basil and parmesan over the pasta and toss to mix. Serve immediately, passing additional parmesan and basil if you like.
    Penne all vodka in a large pot garnished with fresh basil and a dairy-free parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 of recipe | Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 369mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g