Finally Tried Gigi Hadid's Viral VODKA PASTA RECIPE but VEGAN!

coconut cream

🥗Healthier: cashew cream

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Cashew cream adds richness while silken tofu is more budget-friendly.

vegan parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cashews

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

Soak cashews for 8 hours or boil them in water to soften.

Cook penne pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.

Heat extra virgin olive oil in a pan until hot.

Add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 2-3 minutes.

Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Stir in canned tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add vodka to the pan and let it cook for a couple of minutes to evaporate the alcohol.

Blend softened cashews with a little water and a pinch of salt to create cashew cream.

Add cashew cream to the pan and mix well; reduce heat to avoid burning.

Stir in red chili pepper flakes for spiciness.

Add cooked pasta to the sauce, along with some reserved pasta water to thicken the sauce.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste; adjust seasoning as needed.

Optionally add vegan butter for richness, if desired.

Plate the pasta and top with parsley and additional chili flakes.

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