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Easy Vegan Vodka Pasta Recipe

This vegan vodka pasta is the ultimate comfort food, proving that decadent, creamy pasta dishes can be entirely plant-based. Utilizing just five core ingredients, this recipe delivers a rich and satisfying flavor profile that rivals traditional versions. It's the perfect weeknight meal for busy individuals or anyone looking for a surprisingly simple yet impressive vegan dinner. Forget complicated steps; this vegan vodka pasta recipe is designed for maximum flavor with minimal effort. The magic l
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup vodka
  • 1 14-ounce can full fat coconut milk
  • 1 pound rotini (or any pasta, but rotini is fun)
  • a little bit of reserved pasta water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • season to taste with more salt, black pepper, olive oil, red pepper flakes, garlic salt, etc.

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil over low heat. Add the garlic, and sauté until fragrant for about 1 minute.
  2. Add the tomato paste and stir constantly until the tomato paste darkens to a deep red color, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the vodka – let it sizzle and reduce for about 1 minute. Add the coconut milk and salt. Let the mixture simmer gently for 5 minutes.
  4. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of pasta water. Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce, adding a little reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
  5. Curl up with a bowl of this goodness and enjoy.

Notes

- Use full-fat canned coconut milk for the creamiest sauce.
- Ensure your tomato paste is a deep red color before adding liquids; this deepens the flavor.
- Don't skip simmering the sauce; it melds the flavors together.
- Reserve pasta water is key to achieving the perfect sauce consistency.