About the Recipe
This deeply flavorful pasta dish is as simple as it is delicious! Indulgent, yet dairy free, this sauce will have you going back for more.
Sadie Peacock | September 8, 2024
Pasta with vodka sauce is one of my all time favorite pasta dishes, but as someone who is sensitive to dairy, it was always a "special occasion" type of meal. It was either that, or pay way too much at the store for a jar of dairy free sauce.
Now, with this dairy free recipe, I can enjoy one of my favorites any time of the year!
Ingredients
1 tbsp sunflower oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 cups high quality crushed or pureed tomatoes (we love the San Marzano brand!)
Pinch of sugar
4 tbsp dairy free heavy cream
75ml vodka
2 tsp nutritional yeast
1 tsp basil
2 tbsp oregano
1 package potato gnocchi (or other pasta of choice)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Steps
Instructions
1. Add the oil and garlic to a large pan, and cook over medium heat for 1 minute un til the oil is infused
2. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, sugar, herbs/spices, and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally
3. Add in the dairy free heavy cream and vodka, and stir until well combined
4. Cover pan with a lid (loosely), and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally
(note: keep tasting the sauce and cook until the vodka is well incorporated)
5. While sauce is simmering, bring a separate pan of salted water to a boil and add the gnocchi
6. Cook 3-5 minutes, until gnocchi floats at the top, then drain away the water
7. Season the sauce to taste with any additional herbs/spices, and salt/pepper
8. Add the cooked gnocchi to a bowl, top with sauce, and enjoy!
Additional Variations:
This sauce is delicious as is; but if you are in the mood for something different, try one of these:
Cheesy: Add an extra tbsp heavy cream, and 2 extra tsp of nutritional yeast (or more to taste)
Spicy: Add in 2-3 tsp red chili flakes
Savory: Double up on the oregano, and add in some extra basil for a true Italian flavor
Sensitive to acidic foods: Add in 1-2 tsp of turmeric to balance out the acid from the tomatoes
Low Carb: For a lower carb option, skip the potato gnocchi and opt for a high protein/lentil based pasta noodle. This will reduce the carbs, drastically!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 806 kcal | Carbohydrates: 127g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sugar: 16g | Fiber: 16g
Meet Sadie
Welcome to Happy. Nourished. Well!
I'm Sadie, the mastermind behind all the delicious and nourishing recipes you'll find here.
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Growing up in Central Texas and being someone who did not particularly enjoy eating meat, I was quickly labeled a "picky eater" as a child. But that couldn't be any further from the truth!
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After experimenting with food, I discovered my love for fresh ingredients, and now I can't get enough! The farmers market is my happy place, and if I have any spare time during the week, you can almost always find me in the kitchen trying out a new recipe.
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Trust me, there's nothing better than the flavors, textures, and colors of freshly made food. So, let's have some fun and try out a recipe or two!
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