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Gigi Hadid Vodka Pasta without Vodka

Petranka
This Vodka Pasta without Vodka recipe comes together in just 30 minutes! Perfect to serve at a family dinner- it's spicy, creamy, and can be made vegan and gluten-free!
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Soaking 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian-Inspired, Vegan
Servings 4
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 11 oz (300gr) dried penne pasta (use gluten-free if needed)
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • ¾ - 1 cup tomato paste (add more for a deeper flavor, less for a milder flavor)
  • ¼ - ½ teaspoon red chilli flakes (add more for a spicer sauce, less for a mild spicy flavor)
  • ½ cup soaked cashews OR 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

For serving (optional)

Instructions
 

Pasta

  • Fill a large pot with at least 4 liters of pasta and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil. Add your pasta and cook for 1 minute less than what it says on the packaging. Stirring occasionally. Once ready, remove from the heat and preserve 3 cups of pasta water. Then, drain the pasta and add a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.

Sauce

  • To a pot, or a cast-iron skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Once hot, add the diced onion and a pinch of salt and cook on for 5-6 minutes. Make sure to cook on medium heat, so you don't burn it!
  • Next, add red chili flakes, tomato paste, and minced garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add 1 cup of pasta water, and a few cracks of freshly ground black pepper. Simmer on low heat for 4-5 minutes.

Cashew cream

  • In the meantime, prepare the cashew cream. Add drained cashews to a blender, alongside 1 cup of pasta water. Blend on high until smooth and creamy. Pour into the sauce and mix well.
  • Add the cooked pasta and nutritional yeast into the sauce and stir until well coated. Cook for 2-3 minutes, adding more pasta water as needed to keep it creamy.
  • Serve immediately. Top with cheese of choice and some fresh basil ( all optional) and enjoy!

Notes

If you forgot to soak your cashews you can boil them for 10 minutes on the stovetop, then drain and rinse well.
*Read the blog post above for the full storage instructions.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcal
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