Vegan Pasta with Vodka Sauce

Elevate your pasta night with this indulgent Vegan Pasta with Vodka Sauce, a plant-based twist on the classic Italian favorite. Creamy coconut cream and a touch of nutritional yeast create a luxuriously rich sauce, while the subtle kick of vodka and red pepper flakes adds depth and heat. This dairy-free dish is packed with flavor, featuring aromatic garlic, sweet onions, and vibrant crushed tomatoes, all simmered to perfection. Tossed with al dente penne and finished with fresh basil and optional vegan Parmesan, this recipe is both comforting and sophisticated. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s the ultimate weeknight dinner with gourmet appeal! Perfect for anyone looking for a vegan pasta recipe that’s creamy, flavorful, and completely dairy-free.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 350 g Penne pasta
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 large Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 400 g Crushed tomatoes
• 60 ml Vodka
• 240 ml Coconut cream
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 0.5 teaspoons Red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 5 g Fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 30 g Vegan Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Step 4

Add the crushed tomatoes and vodka, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes, allowing the alcohol to cook off and the flavors to meld.

Step 5

Stir in the coconut cream, nutritional yeast, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer for another 5 to 7 minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency. If it's too thick, add a little reserved pasta water to loosen it.

Step 6

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce. If necessary, add small amounts of the reserved pasta water to help the sauce adhere to the pasta.

Step 7

Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil leaves.

Step 8

Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with a sprinkle of vegan Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1290.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2821.5

Total Fat 83.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2798.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 430.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.6g	0%
Total Sugars 141.8g
Protein 64.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 199.1mg	0%
Iron 18.0mg	0%
Potassium 2309.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.5%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 63.0%