Vegan Vodka Sauce
Vegan Vodka Sauce
This recipe is a total lifesaver on busy days when I have less than 15 minutes to throw dinner together. It requires no prep and no chopping, I just need to get the ingredients together and cook everything in one pan. While the sauce is simmering I boil the pasta and just like that, dinner is ready!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced, or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk (14 ounces)
- 1 pound fusilli (gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Red pepper flakes (to taste)
- Basil leaves (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
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In pan, heat olive oil over low heat.
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Add garlic and saute until fragrant.
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Add tomato paste and stir until paste is deep red color.
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Add vodka and let sizzle.
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Add coconut milk, salt, and sugar (if using), and let mixture simmer for about 10 minutes.
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Cook pasta according to package directions.
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Drain pasta, saving some water, and mix in with sauce plus reserved pasta water to achieve desired consistency.
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Serve immediately and garnish with chopped basil leaves.