One Pan Creamy Tomato Vodka Pasta (Dairy free, high protein, gluten free)
One pan meals are an absolute favorite at dinner time and this Creamy Tomato Vodka Pasta is an absolute crowd favorite! Everything comes together in 30 minutes for a meal thats dairy free, gluten free, oil free, surprisingly high protein and has the best velvety smooth sauce!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 455kcal
Equipment
- stove
Ingredients
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 shallot minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 12 oz cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup vodka
- 12 oz fusilli pasta or any noodle of choice, gluten free if desired
- 4 cups water
- 2 vegan "chicken" bouillon cubes
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 10 oz silken tofu
- ⅓ cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ½ lemon juiced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups baby spinach coarsely chopped
- ¼ cup basil
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium low heat. Add a splash of water or cooking oil to coat.
- Add in the garlic and shallot and sauté for 2-3 minutes until tender and fragrant, before adding in the tomato paste and tomatoes and stirring to combine. Deglaze the pan with vodka and let the liquid evaporate before adding in the noodles, pouring in the water, and adding the bouillon cubes, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.
- Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover, cooking for 10-12 minutes until noodles are al dente.
- Meanwhile, add the tofu to a blender with a splash of water and puree until smooth and pourable.
- Once pasta has cooked, pour in the pureed tofu, add the nutritional yeast, balsamic vinegar and lemon juice, and season to taste with salt and pepper before folding in the spinach and basil. Stir just until wilted.
- Serve hot and never hesitate to garnish with a sprinkle of dairy-free parm!
Notes
The vodka helps enhance and round out the flavor of the tomato sauce, but it’s totally optional. If you prefer to leave it out, simply omit it—no substitutions needed, and the sauce will still be delicious.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 820mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2085IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 4mg
