Creamy Dairy Free Penne alla Vodka

A creamy, savory, herby plate with perfectly cooked pasta and topped with basil. This is the perfect, healthy weeknight meal that is super quick and easy to make but offers some delicious, fresh flavors.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Course Dinner

Cuisine Italian

Servings servings

Calories 576 kcal

Equipment

Skillet

Ingredients

1 lb gluten free penne pasta
2 tablespoon olive oil
28 oz crushed tomatoes canned
¼ cup vodka
2 shallots diced
2 garlic cloves minced
¾ cup full fat coconut milk
½ teaspoon oregano
salt and pepper to taste
basil sliced to garnish

Instructions

In a skillet, add olive oil and heat on medium. Add diced shallots and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until shallots and garlic are fragrant.
Add in crushed tomato and vodka. Bring to a simmer covered for 10 minutes so the alcohol can cook out.
Boil pasta according to the directions on the box.
Add in coconut milk to the sauce. Simmer another 3-5 minutes.
Add salt, pepper and oregano. Mix well.
Add in pasta and fold in. Slice basil and add on top as a garnish. Serve immediately.

Notes

Save leftovers in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Reheat before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 576kcalCarbohydrates: 104gProtein: 9gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 180mgPotassium: 478mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 284IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 3mg

Keyword dinner, easy dinner, pasta, penne, weeknight meal

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