Vegan Penne Alla Vodka Recipe | EASY Dinner Creamy Pasta Idea!

coconut cream

🥗Healthier: silken tofu

💰Cheaper: heavy cream alternative

Silken tofu provides creaminess with fewer calories.

vodka

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic vodka

💰Cheaper: white grape juice

White grape juice mimics sweetness without alcohol.

nutritional yeast

🥗Healthier: brewer's yeast

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese alternative

Brewer's yeast offers a similar flavor profile.

penne pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat penne

💰Cheaper: regular pasta

Whole wheat adds fiber without compromising taste.

Boil a pot of water for the pasta.

Finely chop 2 pieces of garlic and 1 shallot.

Season the boiling water and cook the pasta according to package instructions.

Finely slice 5 cremini mushrooms.

Blend 1/2 cup cashews with 1/2 cup water until liquefied to make cashew cream.

Set the cashew cream aside.

Blend half of a bottle of San Marzano tomatoes until smooth.

In a medium-high heat sauté pan, drizzle with olive oil and sauté the garlic and shallot for 1 minute.

Add the sliced mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 2-3 minutes.

Add 1/4 cup vodka to deglaze the pan and cook off the alcohol for a few minutes.

Stir in the blended tomato puree and cashew cream until combined.

Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir to combine.

Plate the pasta and garnish with basil and fresh cracked pepper.

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