Looking for an easy dinner idea? Try my Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Vodka Sauce Pasta! It’s a flavor-packed vegan dish that’s perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner.

Dairy-Free Vodka Sauce Pasta Recipe

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 8oz pasta of choice (here are a few of my favorites)
• 1/3 cup cashews
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 shallot, thinly sliced
• 2-3 garlic cloves, sliced
• 4oz tomato paste
• 10oz diced tomato (about 3/4 of the can)
• 1/4 cup vodka (optional – I made this recipe without it)
• 1/2 tbsp red pepper flakes (optional for spice)
• 1/2 tsp curry powder

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan on medium heat. Once hot, add the shallot. Cook about 3 minutes then add the garlic and cook another 30-60 seconds.
3. Add the tomato paste and sauté another 3-5 minutes until slightly browned.
4. Add the vodka (optional), diced tomato, red pepper flakes and curry powder. Stir and bring to a simmer until the liquid has cooked off.
5. While the sauce is simmering, add the cashews to a blender with 3/4 cup water and blend until completely smooth.
6. Add the cashew cream to the pan, mix to combine, and transfer sauce to the blender.
7. Blend sauce until completely smooth and then add it back to the pan with the cooked pasta and a splash of reserved pasta water.
8. Mix well, serve and enjoy!