Get Everyone Together for Gluten-Free Vegan Penne alla Vodka
There’s no need to order takeout from your neighborhood trattoria when this easy pasta gets dinner on the table in no time
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We put an inclusive spin on an Italian classic. This vegan Penne alla Vodka gets its signature creaminess from our old pal the cashew. We used gluten-free pasta from Ancient Harvest here; you could certainly use traditional pasta if you prefer.
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Gluten-Free Vegan Penne alla Vodka
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Ancient Harvest Gluten Free Pasta
- ½ cup cashews, soaked
- ¼ cup vodka
- One 14 ounce can crushed or chopped or diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup (4 tbsp) olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup veggie broth or plant milk, as needed
- ¾ cup chopped white or yellow onion
- ¼ cup chopped basil
- ½ tsp sea salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (more to deepen the flavor)
- Optional: ¼ cup vegan parmesan cheese
Preparation
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Add the cashews to a bowl and cover with boiling water.
- Mince the garlic, chop the onion, and add to a sauté pan with 2 tbsp of the olive oil.
- Sauté until lightly golden brown, about 5 to 10 minutes over medium/low heat.
- Reduce heat to low, pour in the vodka and let simmer for about 3 minutes.
- Transfer to a blender or food processor. Add in the drained and rinsed cashews, the rest of the olive oil, and all remaining ingredients except for the basil.
- Process until completely smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
- Pour the sauce back into the sauté pan. If using the parmesan cheese, stir it in and let it cook for a couple of minutes.
- Combine with the cooked pasta and stir until well incorporated.
- Top with fresh basil and enjoy.