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Vegan Penne alla Vodka
With cashew cream and fire-roasted diced tomatoes, this vegan version of penne a la vodka is just as creamy and flavorful as the original!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5 to 6 servings
Calories: 551 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the cashew cream:
- ¾ cup raw cashews
- ½ cup vegetable broth
For the pasta:
- 1 pound uncooked penne
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 4 large cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons tomato paste
- 1 28-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup vodka
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- fresh chopped basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
For the cashew cream:
- Add the raw cashews to a small bowl. Cover with water and allow the cashews to soak for about 6 to 8 hours (or up to overnight). Drain and rinse well.
- Add the cashews and the broth to a blender. Process until completely smooth. Set aside.
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For the pasta:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook until al dente, according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, add the olive oil to a large skillet set over medium heat. When hot, add in the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until tender and starting to brown. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the tomatoes (with their juices), the vodka, salt and red pepper flakes to the skillet. Let the mixture simmer, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, until reduced slightly and the alcohol smell has cooked off (reducing the heat as needed).
- Turn off the heat and stir in the cashew cream. Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss until combined. Taste and season with additional salt and red pepper flakes as needed.
- Serve garnished with plenty of fresh basil or parsley.
Notes
- Recipe time does not include time to let the cashews soak. Be sure to plan ahead.
Nutrition Information
Calories
551kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
81g
(27%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Sodium
380mg
(16%)
Potassium
553mg
(16%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
163IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5to 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 551
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 551kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 81g | 27% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 380mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 553mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 163IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.