Penne Vodka Recipe | The Vegan Test Kitchen

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

vodka

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic vodka substitute

💰Cheaper: white grape juice

Non-alcoholic options provide similar flavor without alcohol.

Mince garlic.

Heat a saucepan over medium-low heat and add olive oil.

Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper to the saucepan and sauté for about 1 minute.

Open a can of crushed tomatoes and add thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan.

Pour in vodka and stir, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Chop a quarter cup of basil, saving a little for garnish.

Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until done, then drain it.

Blend slivered or sliced almonds into the sauce until mostly creamy but slightly grainy.

Add the chopped basil to the sauce.

Transfer the drained pasta to the sauce and toss to combine.

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