Low-FODMAP & Gluten-free Penne Alla Vodka
A super easy and gorgeous recipe for low-FODMAP Penne alla Vodka. It cooks up in 30 minutes! IBS-friendly and gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main course
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces uncooked LF, gluten-free penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons garlic infused olive oil*
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon onion infused oil; divided
- 1/4 cup (2 ounces) vodka*
- 1/2 cup all-natural tomato paste
- 3/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream*
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt, plus to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/2 ounce fresh basil, chopped, plus for garnish*
- Freshly grated Parmesan, optional
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of water for the penne and cook it al dente according to package instructions (about 7 minutes)
- While cooking, add the infused oils to a skillet over medium heat and allow to warm
- Add the vodka and let the sauce bubble for 30 seconds or so
- Stir in the tomato paste until well combined, then add the cream slowly and reduce heat
- As the sauce thickens, stir intermittently and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using
- Before draining pasta, reserve 1/2 cup of the water from the pasta, set aside for later
- Add the pasta water to the sauce to loosen, as needed (start with 1/4 cup, then add a tablespoon at a time)
- Stir in the basil, and add seasoning to taste
- Drain pasta and toss with 1 teaspoon of infused oil, then place in the skillet to cover with the sauce
- Sprinkle with Parmesan before serving
Notes
- Although this recipe has not been lab tested, a single serving should be low FODMAP based on ingredients at time of posting
- For a low lactose version (or vegan), canned coconut cream can be subbed for heavy cream. You may omit the Parmesan or use nutritional yeast in its place
- Use a good quality tomato paste without added onion or garlic
- For low-FODMAP pasta brands, see my low-FODMAP Grocery Shopping blog. I used Barilla
- Infused oils are a pantry staple! You can buy many brands at Amazon. The FODMAPs do not dissolve in an oil base so you may tolerate them
- 2 tablespoons is one low-FODMAP serving for tomato paste
- The fresh basil is non traditional, but I love the flavor. You may choose to omit it, if you wish
