Less Dairy Vodka Sauce
Creamy tomato sauce made with coconut milk, vodka, and tons of flavor. This Less Dairy Vodka Sauce is perfect for anyone wanting to cut down a bit on dairy without sacrificing great taste!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 240kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 ounces shallots chopped finely (about 2 medium sized shallots)
- 6 cloves fresh minced garlic
- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 6 ounce can tomato paste
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt divided
- 3 teaspoons dried basil divided
- 1 cup full fat canned coconut milk
- 2/3 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons sugar optional
Instructions
- In a medium sized pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add shallots and saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute for another 30-60 seconds.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, vodka, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon dried basil. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. NOTE: As the tomato sauce tends to splatter, you can use a frying screen over the pot, or use a lid tilted up so that the steam can escape.
- Stir in coconut milk, Parmesan cheese, remaining 2 teaspoons of dried basil, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir until cheese is melted and smooth.
- Taste, add additional kosher salt and sugar as desired.
- Serve over pasta.
Nutrition
Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 914mg | Potassium: 661mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 788IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 3mg