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    Dairy-Free Penne Vodka

    May 7, 2018 by Emily Cooper 18 Comments

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    Dairy-Free Penne Vodka -- A vegan-friendly and easy recipe made with hummus instead of heavy cream! This is soon to be one of your all-time favorite pasta sauces.

    Dairy Free Penne Vodka in Pan

    I received free samples of Sabra mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Sabra and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. Thanks for supporting the partners that keep Sinful Nutrition running!

    Using hummus makes this dish full of plant-protein and fiber, and perfect for my #OneMorePlant movement! (No clue what I'm talking about? Check out this post!) A.K.A my way of showing how to incorporate more plant-foods into everyday dishes. Swapping out heavy cream for hummus gives this a kick of nutrition, but still keeps that creamy dreamy texture that is what makes this dish so delicious!

    Sabra actually has over a dozen different hummus flavahs to choose from (roasted red pepper is my FAV!), but I thought the S.D tomato would be the best contender for the non-penne vodka eater, sun-dried tomato hater I am.

    What makes this Dairy Free Penne Vodka Delicious & Healthy

    • whole wheat pasta
    • pasta water
    • olive oil
    • shallots
    • garlic
    • vodka
    • tomato puree
    • crushed red pepper flakes
    • Sabra sun-dried tomato hummus
    • salt
    • parsley

    How to make this Dairy Free Penne Vodka

    Start by bring a large pot of water to a boil, and cooking 1 pound of whole wheat pasta according to package instructions. Drain (RESERVE ½ CUP PASTA WATER) and set aside.
    Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and add 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Add 2 minced shallots to the pan, and cook until softened, or about 3 minutes. Add 2 minced garlic cloves to the pan, and cook for an additional 30 seconds.

    Dairy Free Penne Vodka in Pan with Sabra Hummus

    Remove pan from heat, and add ¼ cup of vodka. Reduce heat to low, and add pan back to stovetop. Cook mixture for 2 minutes, then add 1 (15 ounce) can of tomato puree, and ¼ teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes. Let sauce simmer for 5 minutes before stirring in ¾ cup of Sabra sun-dried tomato hummus and cooked pasta. Add 1-2 tablespoons of pasta water at a time if sauce is too thick. Season to taste with salt, and top with chopped parsley before serving.

    Pro Tips

    • Make sure to REMOVE THE PAN FROM THE HEAT before adding the vodka to the pan. That is, unless you are a trained professional, or have a vendetta out for singed eyebrows.
    • Want more of a cheesy flavor? Add ¼ - ⅓ cup of nutritional yeast with the hummus. If you're not strictly dairy-free, you can also use parmesan cheese.
    • If you have leftovers (unlike this house), add some of the reserved pasta water called for in the recipe to the sauce to keep it from getting too thick.

    FAQs

    Can you freeze this dairy free penne vodka?

    I have not tried freezing this recipe, so cannot say whether or not it holds up. My recommendation would be if you want to freeze it, make & freeze the sauce ONLY, and cook pasta when you are ready to serve to prevent the noodles from getting too soggy.

    Can you taste the vodka?

    I wouldn't say you can taste the vodka, but it does give the sauce a tell-tale flavor that is hard to recreate without it. You CAN make the sauce without the vodka, but won't have the same flavor profile as the one that includes it.

    Is this recipe gluten-free?

    As is, no it is not, but can easily be made gluten-free by using a gluten-free pasta instead of whole wheat.

    Money-Saving Tips for the Penne Vodka Recipe:

    Buy in bulk. If you use other ingredients like tomato puree, pasta, or (ahem) vodka, purchase bigger or bulk sizes for a better deal.

    more pasta recipes:

    Vegan Mac & Cheese {Cashew-Free}

    Dairy-Free Alfredo Sauce

    Balsamic Pasta Salad with Tofu

    Did you make this recipe? Leave a comment & a rating to let me know how it came out!

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    Dairy Free Penne Vodka in Pan

    Dairy-Free Penne Vodka


    ★★★★★

    4.9 from 8 reviews

    • Author: Emily Cooper
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 4 1x
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    Dairy-Free Penne Vodka -- A vegan-friendly and easy recipe made with hummus instead of heavy cream! This is soon to be one of your all-time favorite pasta sauces.


    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 1 pound whole wheat pasta*
    • ½ cup pasta water
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 2 shallots, minced
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • ¼ cup vodka
    • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree
    • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flake
    • ¾ cup Sabra sun-dried tomato hummus
    • salt, to taste
    • fresh parsley, chopped

    Instructions

    1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
    2. Cook pasta according to package directions, and set aside. (reserve ½ cup pasta water before discarding)
    3. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
    4. Add minced shallot, and cook until softened, or about 3 minutes.
    5. Add minced garlic, and cook another 30 seconds.
    6. Remove pan from heat, and add vodka.
    7. Add pan back to heat, and reduce to low .
    8. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, then add tomato puree and red pepper flakes.
    9. Let sauce simmer for 5 minutes, and stir in hummus.
    10. Add pasta to pan, and mix to coat.
    11. Use pasta water, a couple tablespoons at a time if needed if sauce is too thick.
    12. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

    Notes

    • can be substituted with gluten-free pasta if desired.
    • Prep Time: 10
    • Cook Time: 20
    • Category: Pasta
    • Method: Stove Top
    • Cuisine: Italian

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ¼ of recipe
    • Calories: 526
    • Sugar: 4
    • Sodium: 336
    • Fat: 11
    • Saturated Fat: 1
    • Unsaturated Fat: 10
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 103
    • Fiber: 14
    • Protein: 18
    • Cholesterol: 0

    Keywords: vegan, penne, pasta, dairy free, main dish, dinner, vodka sauce

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Deborah Brooks

      May 07, 2018 at 8:03 am

      I love penne with vodka sauce. What a fun idea to add hummus to it! Yum

      ★★★★★

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    2. Deanna Segrave-Daly

      May 08, 2018 at 10:12 am

      What a fab idea to use hummus for vodka sauce!

      Reply
    3. Abbey Sharp

      May 08, 2018 at 2:49 pm

      loveee vodka sauce! This pasta dish looks ridiculously good

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Farrah

      May 08, 2018 at 6:43 pm

      This looks absolutely amazing!! I guess I just need the vodka now to make this! :P!!

      Reply
    5. Chrissy

      May 08, 2018 at 7:51 pm

      I would have never thought to use hummus in a pasta recipe like this! Penne a la vodka is one of my favorite all time pasta dishes so I can't wait to give this a whirl.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Samantha

      May 09, 2018 at 11:28 am

      This looks SO good and So easy!

      Reply
    7. Shannon

      May 17, 2018 at 12:16 pm

      This is SO smart to use hummus when making a dairy free pasta- love it!

      Reply
    8. Amy Gorin

      May 17, 2018 at 10:14 pm

      I just could not live without hummus. This looks amazing!

      ★★★★

      Reply
    9. Jodi Robinson

      May 19, 2018 at 9:18 am

      Love the addition of hummus. I've been adding hummus to my traditional recipes, too, and love it!

      Reply
    10. Catherine Brown

      May 19, 2018 at 1:21 pm

      Vodka sauce is one of my favorites! I LOVE this healthier version!

      ★★★★★

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    11. Katy Graham

      May 19, 2018 at 1:23 pm

      This sounds delicious!

      ★★★★★

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    12. Erin Palinski-Wade

      May 19, 2018 at 2:23 pm

      This looks SO amazing! Love this idea!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    13. Kara Lydon

      May 20, 2018 at 11:31 am

      I have been loving hummus week! I swear it has super powers 😉 Can't wait to try this creamy bowl of comfort!

      Reply
    14. EA The Spicy RD

      May 20, 2018 at 11:56 am

      This looks so rich and creamy! Great idea to add hummus to the pasta~! definitely want to try this!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    15. Zachary

      July 13, 2018 at 1:13 am

      I have tried two vegan recipes so far and they have turned out great! Cannot wait to try this. My one question is do you have the nutritional values for your recipes? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        July 17, 2018 at 8:07 pm

        Aww thank you, so glad to hear it! 😀 I do not calculate the nutritional info of my recipes though.

        Reply
    16. Alexandra

      December 18, 2020 at 11:52 pm

      LOOKS so good. Can you taste the hummus though?

      Reply
    17. Alexandra

      December 18, 2020 at 11:52 pm

      LOOKS so good. Can you taste the hummus though?

      Reply

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