Dairy-Free Penne alla Vodka
This Vegan Penne alla Vodka is rich, creamy, and totally dairy-free—made without cashews and ready in just 20 minutes, it's sure to become a favorite in your home. It’s the perfect weeknight pasta: bold, comforting, and packed with flavor thanks to tomato paste, coconut milk, and the most delicious spicy Panacheeza. Whether you’re craving classic comfort or looking for your new favorite plant-based pasta dish, this one’s a must-make!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 507kcal
Equipment
- stove
Ingredients
- 1 lb gluten free penne pasta
- 1 large shallot finely chopped
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 6 oz tomato paste
- ⅓ cup vodka
- 15 oz canned full fat coconut milk
- ⅓ cup Panacheeza Hot & Spicy dairy-free parmesan
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- reserved pasta water as needed
- ¼ cup basil chopped
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and add a generous amount of salt. Cook pasta according to package instructions and drain, reserving the pasta water.
- While pasta is cooking, heat a large, wide skillet over medium heat and add a splash of water, broth, dairy-free butter, or cooking oil to coat. Add in the shallot and garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender and fragrant, deglazing with a splash of water as needed.
- Add in the tomato paste and stir for 60 seconds to caramelize. Next, add in the vodka and cook for another minute or so, until liquid has evaporated.
- Pour in the coconut milk and Panacheeza and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and simmer over low heat for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Add reserved pasta water as needed for desired consistency until you have a thick and creamy sauce. I added about 3/4 cup, 1/4 cup at a time.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir to coat. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, cracked pepper, and chopped basil to serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 636mg | Potassium: 474mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 486IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 4mg
