Creamy Vegan Penne alla Vodka

This creamy, spicy, delicious Pasta alla Vodka is ready in less than 20 minutes and such a breeze to throw together. ✨

You can find the full recipe on my site or down below. 💕

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Ingredients

* 8 ounces pasta, ~2 cups, uncooked, (250g)

* 2 tbsp olive oil

* 2 shallots, finely diced

* 3 cloves garlic, minced

* 1/4 cup tomato paste, (55g)

* 1 tbsp lemon juice or vodka

* 1 cup vegan creamer, soy, unsweet, (250ml)

* 2 tbsp vegan butter

* 1/2 cup pasta water, start with 1/4 cup, (60-120ml)

* 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, adjust according to spice preference

* 1/2 tsp salt

* 1/2 tsp pepper

* 1/3 cup vegan parmesan, (30g)

* basil for garnish

1️⃣ Boil the pasta to al dente according to the package instructions. Save 1/2 cup of the pasta water before straining it. Make the sauce while the pasta cooks.

2️⃣ Dice the shallots and mince the garlic. Heat a large pan over medium heat. Once heated, add the oil.

3️⃣ Add the shallots to the pan and stir them around as they cook for 2-3 minutes, or until soft. Add the garlic and cook it for a minute as it becomes fragrant.

4️⃣ Spoon in the tomato paste and stir often as it cooks for 4-5 minutes. It will become a darker color.

5️⃣ Stir in the lemon juice. Once that’s fully incorporated, add the creamer, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

6️⃣ Cook the sauce for 1-2 more minutes, or until it thickens. Taste to see if you want to add more seasoning.

7️⃣ Toss in the cooked pasta, ¼ cup of the pasta water, and the vegan butter. Stir to coat the noodles until the butter has melted. Add more pasta water if needed.

8️⃣ Take the pasta off of the heat and stir in the vegan parmesan. Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy!