Easy Lightened Up Gluten-Free Penne alla Vodka (Vegan, Allergy-Free)
A dreamy, creamy Italian vodka sauce recipe that's healthy and dairy-free! Easy Lightened Up Gluten-Free Penne alla Vodka that's vegan, top 8 allergy-free, and perfect for a weeknight family dinner! Comfort food that won't weigh you down so you can ask for seconds!
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 12oz Box Gluten-Free Penne Pasta
- Vodka Sauce:
- 1 TB Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Large Shallot (minced)
- 1 Tsp Minced Garlic
- 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 Cup Gluten-Free Vodka (Smirnoff is great!)
- 1 15oz Can Plain Unsalted Tomato Sauce
- 1/2 Cup Lite Unsweetened Canned Coconut Milk
- 1/4 Cup Nutritional Yeast
- Fresh Parsley (to top)
Instructions
- Cook the penne, al dente, according to package directions, drain.
- In the meantime, in a large sauce pan, saute the olive oil, shallot, garlic, and pepper until fragrant.
- Now slowly pour in the vodka and allow it to simmer for 8-10 minutes before adding the tomato sauce, coconut milk, and nutritional yeast.
- Mix well and allow the sauce to continue to simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Fold in the cooked penne and serve with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1