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Vegan pasta alla vodka

This creamy homemade vegan pasta alla voldka is the perfect recipe for a romantic evening or a dinner with friends! It’s very simple to prepare and I promise you’ll never want to go back to the store-bought sauce.
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Course: main dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: alla vodka, Pasta
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 202kcal
Author: Sophie Viau

Ingredients

  • ½ cup cashews soaked in boiling water 1 hour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 28 ounces can of diced tomatoes
  • ¼ cup vodka
  • ½ teaspoon of salt and more to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for serving

Instructions

  • Drain and rinse the cashews
  • Add the cashews in food processor or blender with ¼ cup  of water. Mix gently until you have a smooth texture. (like cream)
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion. Sauté for about five minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and continue to sauté for one minute.
  • Stir in diced tomatoes and vodka. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce the heat to medium-low. Continue cooking over low heat for about fifteen minutes, until the sauce thickens.
  • Add the cashew mixture to the sauce and cook for another 5 minutes, until everything is hot. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve over pasta and garnish with fresh basil
  • Top with vegan parmesan if desired

Nutrition

Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg