Description
This 6 ingredient vegan vodka sauce is just as creamy and delicious as the classic penne a la vodka, but made without dairy and even without vodka if you want an alcohol free vodka sauce! Quick and easy for the perfect weeknight vegan pasta recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 25-ounce jar marinara sauce
- 1 cup (250 mL) dairy free milk*
- 1/3 cup (80 mL) water + 1 tbsp ACV (see notes for vodka option)
- 1/2 cup vegan parmesan cheese*
- Optional: 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 16 ounces vegan pasta
Instructions
- To start, cook the onion and garlic together on medium heat until cooked and translucent. Then remove from heat and allow the onions and garlic to cool for 5-10 minutes in a separate bowl.
- Add the marinara sauce, dairy free milk, faux vodka, and onion garlic mixture to the blender, and blend until smooth.
- Pour the sauce back into the saucepan, and bring to medium-low heat. Stir in the vegan parmesan cheese and optional red pepper flakes, and stir until melted.
- Reduce the sauce to low while you make the pasta in a separate saucepan. Cook the pasta according to instructions. Save about 1/4 cup of the pasta water, then add the cooked pasta and pasta water to the sauce. Stir to combine.
- Serve immediately and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container and in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Notes
Dairy free milk: You can use soy milk, oat milk, almond milk, coconut milk or coconut cream, vegan heavy cream, or cashew cream.
Nut-free: Use Violife for nut-free cheese.
Vodka: You can absolutely use vodka in place of the faux vodka mixture.
Keywords: vegan vodka sauce, vegan vodka pasta, vegan penna alla vodka