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Vegan Pasta Alla Vodka

Vegan Pasta Alla Vodka
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50 mins
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Moderate
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370 cal
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6 ppl

Ingredients

3 tbsp

Olive Oil

1/2

Onion, raw

1 tbsp

Garlic, raw

1/4 cup

Tomato Paste, unsalted

1 tsp

Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

1 - 14 oz

Tomatoes, canned, red, ripe, diced - can

1/2 tsp

Salt

1/3 cup

Vodka

1 lb

Pasta, dry - rigatoni

2 cup

Cashews, raw - soaked

2 cup

Water

1/2 cup

Water - pasta water

1 tbsp

Vegetable bouillon

2 tbsp

Parsley - optional garnish

This vegan twist on the Italian American classic gives you all the rich creaminess of the original without any actual cream. Sprinkle in some crushed red pepper to add a welcome bite to the otherwise rich and mellow flavors.

Nutritional Information

Per serving (6)

370 calories, 5g fat, 17g carbs, 2g fiber, 4g sugar, 8g protein.

Nutrition facts are based on the recipe as listed. Adding protein powder or swapping any ingredients will alter nutritional content.

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Directions

1

Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 7-10 minutes. Add garlic and cook until just fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomato paste and pepper flakes and sauté for an additional 3 minutes. Add the whole tomatoes and salt and cook for 5 minutes, crushing the tomatoes with a wooden spoon to release their juices as you stir the mixture.

2

Add vodka and continue to cook for another 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow to cool.

3

As your sauce cools, bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta to al dente texture and drain, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.

4

Attach the Pitcher to the Motor Base. Drain the cashews, then add to the Pitcher. Blend until creamy.

5

Once the tomato/vodka mixture has cooled for at least 20 minutes, transfer to the Pitcher. Add pasta water and vegetable bouillon and blend on MEDIUM until creamy.

6

Pour mixture into the pan and bring to a simmer.

7

Add cooked rigatoni to the warm sauce and gently toss until all the pasta is warm and evenly coated with sauce. Serve and garnish with parsley, if desired.

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NEVER use the nutribullet Cup to blend hot, warm, or carbonated ingredients.
DO NOT blend for more than one minute when using the nutribullet Cup.

Blending hot, warm, or carbonated ingredients in a nutribullet Cup may result in over-pressurization, causing the Cup to forcefully separate when removed from the Motor Base or upon opening, which may expel hot contents and/or exposure to the blades, both of which may cause serious bodily injuries.

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