Whole30 Penne with Vodka Sauce
Indulge in a creamy and comforting twist on a classic Italian favorite with this Whole30 Penne with Vodka Sauce! This guilt-free recipe swaps traditional pasta for tender zucchini noodles, delivering a nutrient-packed, low-carb alternative that's perfect for your Whole30 journey. The luxurious sauce is crafted without dairy, featuring rich coconut milk, savory tomato paste, and a hint of chicken broth for a velvety finish, flavored with garlic, onion, and a touch of red pepper flakes for subtle heat. Topped with fresh basil, this dish is the ultimate combination of wholesome and satisfying, all coming together in just 40 minutes. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion, this healthy, Whole30-compliant version of penne vodka will become a regular in your recipe rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Zucchini
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 medium, diced Onion
- 3 cloves, minced Garlic
- 6 ounces Tomato Paste
- 1 cup Canned Coconut Milk
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 0.5 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
- 0.25 cup, chopped Fresh Basil
Instructions
Using a spiralizer, spiralize the zucchinis into noodles and set them aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the paste to caramelize slightly.
Gradually add the coconut milk, stirring continuously until well combined and smooth.
Pour in the chicken broth, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir well and bring the sauce to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
In a separate pan, lightly sauté the zucchini noodles over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes to warm them through without making them too soft.
Add the sautéed zucchini noodles to the vodka sauce, mixing until the noodles are evenly coated.
Turn off the heat and sprinkle the dish with chopped fresh basil before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Whole30 compliant penne with vodka sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1319 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.3 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.7 g | 278% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 10513 mg | 457% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.4 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 90.2 g | ||
| Protein | 26.2 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 290 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 16.8 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 4576 mg | 97% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
