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Vegan Vodka Sauce

Creamy and indulgent, this vegan vodka sauce pairs perfectly with your favorite al dente pasta. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve this recipe with a bottle of your favorite vegan wine for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner.
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Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup vodka*
  • 1 28- ounce can tomato puree
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 package vegan cream cheese**
  • Salt & pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, heat olive oil to medium-high. Add vegan butter and allow it to melt completely.
  • Then, add the garlic and crushed red pepper flakes and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the vodka and tomato puree, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the coconut milk and vegan cream cheese and continue cooking until melted.
  • Before serving, adjust seasoning with salt & pepper to taste.

Notes

*Not all vodka is vegan. You can find a vegan friendly vodka through websites such as barnivore.com
**Vegan cream cheese ingredients vary by product and may contain nuts or other allergens, so be sure to check labels to ensure the ingredients meet allergy restrictions.

Nutrition

Calories: 428kcal Carbohydrates: 53g Protein: 10g Fat: 13g Saturated Fat: 7g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 0.01g Sodium: 61mg Potassium: 650mg Fiber: 4g Sugar: 7g Vitamin A: 695IU Vitamin C: 12mg Calcium: 39mg Iron: 4mg