A dairy-free version of Gigi Hadid's Spicy Rigatoni Vodka made with olive oil, shallots, garlic, red pepper flakes, tomato paste, vodka, and coconut milk or soaked cashews. Perfect for a vegan dinner!
1: Sautee shallot and garlic in olive oil until soft and golden.
2: Add in the red pepper and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3: Add in tomato paste and cook down for a few minutes until darker in color and slightly caramelized.
4: Add in vodka or water and mix.
5: Stir in coconut milk cream and cook until thickened slightly.
6: Add salt and pepper to taste.
7: Remove sauce from heat.
8: Cook pasta in heavily salted water until al dente.
9: Once cooked, add pasta to your sauce and slowly pour in 1/4 cup reserved pasta water as you stir it together with the sauce.
10: Simmer about a minute longer.
11: Top with fresh chopped basil and more red pepper flakes.
