Vodka (or not) Pasta Sauce - oil free & VEGAN. Vodka (or not) Pasta Sauce - oil free & VEGAN Pasta sauces can be so varied and I didn’t want a typical sugo for my penne pasta this time, not a ‘meaty’ ragu sauce nor pesto. So, I searched for a sauce that combined all the ingredients that I love in combination to give this pasta sauce a creamy and tomatoey taste. So, I searched for a sauce that combined all the ingredients that I love in combination to give.
Feel free to add in any vegetables that need using up - courgettes and peppers work well. If you prefer, omit the vodka, or add white wine, sherry or vermouth. The sauce can also be used as a base for bolognese, lasagne, meatballs, pizza or pasta bakes. You can cook Vodka (or not) Pasta Sauce - oil free & VEGAN using 21 ingredients and 12 steps. Here is how you achieve it.
Ingredients of Vodka (or not) Pasta Sauce - oil free & VEGAN
- You need of activated cashews.
- It’s of dried thyme.
- You need of Himalayan salt.
- Prepare of =?g fresh basil leaves.
- It’s of In this new version of cookpad, I cannot save a recipe and.
- It’s of change / adjust amounts later when remaking recipe - ANNOYING!!.
- Prepare of So, I have to post it a bit unfinished and not perfect :(.
- You need of peeled and already slow cooked tomatoes.
- It’s of Multiple dashes of pepper.
- You need of Possibly.
- You need of Depending on water content of slow cooked tomatoes.
- You need of After blending you might have to add some c of hot water / broth.
- Prepare of To achieve a smooth, but not overly thick sauce consistency.
- You need of Optional.
- You need of Shot(s) of plain vodka.
- Prepare of Pasta.
- It’s of Penne (ca. 100g / person).
- You need of Decoration / Topping.
- You need of Vegan parmigiana (my recipe).
- It’s of multicolored ground pepper.
- Prepare of Thin strips of fresh basil.
This pasta sauce is ideal for batch cooking. So, I searched for a sauce that combined all the ingredients that I love in combination to give this. Drain pasta, reserving some of the pasta water (for the sauce). Place a skillet over medium heat and sauté shallots and garlic in some oil.
Vodka (or not) Pasta Sauce - oil free & VEGAN step by step
- With all of the above on hand and ready to go, this should be fast to put together.
- Place pasta into slightly salted, boiling water until ‘al dente’ texture (check package or fresh pasta only a few minutes).
- Add first 5 ingredients to blender (due to large amount please for 2-3 turns) until silky smooth.
- Each time pour blended sauce into larger pot than pasta is cooking in until all in.
- Now add your shot(s) of Vodka, stir and try.
- If necessary adjust for less thickness w/½c hot water or veg broth each time, then stir and check.
- Add ground pepper a few dashes a time, stir, then try and continue or stop if satisfied.
- Pasta will be ready to strain and slowly add to pot with ready vodka sauce.
- Mix well with more of a folding motion to not destroy the shape of the pasta.
- Serve on plates or keep warm in e.g. a crock pot.
- Sprinkle shreds of fresh basil on top and a dash of pepper.
- Dust with vegan parmigiana just before eating.
Add tomato paste and stir together. Deglaze pan with vodka and stir together for a few minutes. Stir in reserved pasta water and simmer sauce. Stir in cream and simmer for a. Stir to combine, and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, adding some of the reserved pasta cooking water as needed to thin it out. (you might not need any of the reserved pasta water if you don’t need to thin the sauce FYI).