Creamy Vodka Pasta (Printable Version)
A creamy, slightly spicy pasta dish made with coconut milk, vodka, and tomato paste for a delicious dairy-free dinner option.
# Ingredients:
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12 oz gluten-free pasta of choice
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1 can unsweetened full-fat coconut milk
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1/2 cup vodka
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1/3 cup water
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1/2 white onion, finely chopped
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3 tbsp tomato paste
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1 tbsp minced garlic (3 cloves)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp red chili flakes
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1 tbsp sea salt (for pasta water)
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2 pinches sea salt (for sauce)
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1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for topping)
# Steps:
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Fill a large pot with water and turn heat to high. Mince the onion and garlic and set aside.
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Heat a large saucepan to medium heat and add olive oil. Once hot, add onions and cook for 2-3 minutes or until slightly translucent. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30-60 seconds.
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Add red chili flakes and stir. Then add tomato paste and stir. Let the tomato paste turn slightly darker in color.
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When the tomato paste is darker and sticks to the pan, add water and stir vigorously. Once the water evaporates, add vodka and continue to stir vigorously until it is absorbed and evaporates.
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Open and add the entire can of coconut milk. Stir gently until ingredients are homogeneous. Reduce heat to medium-low.
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Add 1 tablespoon of sea salt to the boiling pasta water and add pasta. Quickly stir to prevent pasta from sticking.
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While the pasta cooks, continue to stir the vodka sauce. Increase the heat to medium to medium-high and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir continuously, ensuring the sauce does not overheat to avoid splitting the coconut milk. Simmer for approximately 6 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
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Once the pasta is al dente, reduce the heat of the vodka sauce to low. Reserve 2 cups of pasta water, then pour the pasta into a strainer. Stir the vodka sauce until its color deepens to a vibrant orange. Add the cooked pasta and stir until coated. Gradually add 1/2 cup of pasta water at a time, stirring gently after each addition, until the pasta finishes cooking and the sauce thickens.
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Turn off the heat. Serve the pasta onto plates and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Enjoy!