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    Posted on: Feb 21, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Vegan Penne alla Rosé

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    Vegan Penne alla Rosé with step by step photos. A twist on a vegan penne alla vodka, this scrumptious pasta tastes as good as the real thing, you won't be able to tell the difference. A total crowd-pleaser.
    Vegan Penne alla Rosé (whole wheat, gluten-free option, 10 Ingredients)

    Rate the Relationship

    In honor of Mr. Honey's Birthday Weekend, I thought I'd share a story on our weekly "relationship check-ins." When my husband and I first got married, I thought it was important to have weekly discussions on how things were flowing between us, specifically speaking, what was working and what wasn't working. Obviously, this was to ensure we were both happy.
    Vegan Penne alla Rosé (whole wheat, gluten-free option, 10 Ingredients)

    I knew that moving to California was not going to be easy for me, so the weekly check-ins were especially important to me. I didn't want us to lose sight of what was most important in our marriage - us.

    So each week, Mr. Honey and I would play this game called, "Rate the Relationship." That's the name I came up with. Most (not all) weeks, I'd give our relationship a nine, and he would give it a seven.
    Vegan Penne alla Rosé (whole wheat, gluten-free option, 10 Ingredients)

    The Conversation

    Me: A seven!!! How can you give our relationship a seven when I'm giving it a nine? Something is amiss.
    Mr. Honey: Nisha, you give our relationship a nine every week. I don't know what type of relationships you've been in if this is a nine for you. You are not easy babe.
    Me: This is the "healthiest" relationship I've been in so it's a nine for me. What do we really fight about besides food?
    He: lol

    One time I gave our relationship a three. Yeah, he got worried.
    Vegan Penne alla Rosé (whole wheat, gluten-free option, 10 Ingredients)

    We no longer do weekly check-ins, but rather monthly. When it comes to a relationship, I think it's important to touch base to see where you and your partner stand. If we treated our personal relationships similar to our work relationships with the same amount of attention and care, I think many of us would have more successful relationships.

    This weekend is Mr. Honey's Birthday Weekend so I thought I'd share a lightened up version of my Penne alla Vodka - Vegan Penne alla Rosé. This pasta tastes no different than the real thing, even without cheese and heavy cream. Can you believe it? I used canned coconut milk to replace the heavy cream, and believe me you can't taste the coconut flavor whatsoever. I hope you guys try this. It's amazing... Mr. Honey said so himself.

    vegan penne alla rosé is:

    Vegan
    Made with Whole Wheat Pasta
    Gluten-Free (use GF pasta)
    Creamy
    Scrumptious
    10 Ingredients
    As good as the Real Thing
    Healthier Penne alla Vodka
    30 Minute Meal
    Hubby Approved

    how to make vegan penne alla rosé recipe step by step?

    Prep

    1. Add crushed red pepper to rosé wine. Cover with a plastic wrap and set aside for about half an hour. Chop the onions and garlic.
    2. Heat up a pot of water for the pasta.
    3. Julienne basil leaves and set aside.

    Make the rosé Sauce

    1. Heat up a stainless steel pan (I love my All-Clad) on medium heat. Once hot, add oil followed by garlic and onions. Saute for about 3 minutes or until the onions turn golden.
    2. Add the crushed tomatoes. Stir. Note: I prefer using NO SALT versions. You can easily find those at Whole Foods.
    3. Carefully add all the crushed red pepper and rosé wine to the sauce. There shouldn’t be any flames, however, stand back when you add the rosé wine.
    4. And then add fresh basil leaves, salt, and black pepper. Stir. Let this mixture simmer on low-medium heat for 15 minutes. Do not cover with a lid.

    5. While the sauce cooks, make the pasta. Follow the instructions on the pasta box. You can use penne or rigatoni for this dish.

    6. Once the sauce has simmered down, lower the heat all the way. Add coconut milk. I love Chaokoh brand which is thick and creamy.
    7. Stir.
    8. It turns into an orange-pink sauce.
    9. Finally, add all the drained hot pasta. You may add a little bit of reserved pasta water to thin out the sauce slightly, however, don’t add more than a ¼ cup. This sauce is meant to be thick and creamy. Let the pasta heat up for a few minutes and then turn off the stove.

    10. Garnish with more fresh julienne basil leaves. Enjoy with a glass of rosé wine. It’s so damn good and as good as the REAL THING.


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    Recipe

    Vegan Penne alla Rose

    Vegan
    A twist on penne alla vodka, this Vegan Penne alla Rose pasta tastes as good as the real thing and it's made with coconut milk. ou won't be able to tell the difference. A total crowd-pleaser.
    5 from 2 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Servings: 4 servings
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Calories: 684kcal

    Ingredients

    • pot of water for the pasta
    • 1 pound penne pasta whole wheat, you can also use GF pasta
    • ½ cup rose wine, preferably vegan
    • 1 ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
    • 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes, I like Whole Foods Organic brand
    • ¾ salt to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ cup fresh basil, julienned
    • 1 cup canned coconut milk, I like Chaokoh brand
    • for garnish fresh basil, julienned

    Instructions

    Prep

    • Add crushed red pepper to rosé wine. Cover with a plastic wrap and set aside for about half an hour. Chop the onions and garlic.
    • Heat up a pot of water for the pasta.
    • Julienne basil leaves and set aside.

    Make the Rosé Sauce

    • Heat up a stainless steel pan (I love my All-Clad) on medium heat. Once hot, add oil followed by garlic and onions. Saute for about 3 minutes or until the onions turn golden.
    • Add the crushed tomatoes. Stir. Note: I prefer using NO SALT versions. You can easily find those at Whole Foods.
    • Carefully add all the crushed red pepper and rosé wine to the sauce. There shouldn’t be any flames, however, stand back when you add the rosé wine.
    • And then add fresh basil leaves, salt, and black pepper. Stir. Let this mixture simmer on low-medium heat for 15 minutes. Do not cover with a lid.
    • While the sauce cooks, make the pasta. Follow the instructions on the pasta box. You can use penne or rigatoni for this dish.
    • Once the sauce has simmered down, lower the heat all the way. Add coconut milk. I love Chaokoh brand which is thick and creamy.
    • Stir.
    • It turns into an orange-pink sauce.
    • Finally, add all the drained hot pasta. You may add a little bit of reserved pasta water to thin out the sauce slightly, however, don’t add more than a ¼ cup. This sauce is meant to be thick and creamy. Let the pasta heat up for a few minutes and then turn off the stove.
    • Garnish with more fresh julienne basil leaves. Enjoy with a glass of rosé wine. It’s so damn good and as good as the REAL THING.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 684kcalCarbohydrates: 93gProtein: 19gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 284mgPotassium: 832mgFiber: 14gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 772IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 4mg
    Keyword Pasta, Penne alla Rose, Penne alla Vodka, Vegan
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    1. Simran says

      March 05, 2020 at 12:44 pm

      5 stars
      Tried this and it was amazing!!! I've also tried your original Penne alla Vodka and you literally can't tell them apart. Great job on a healthier version! Love your recipes Nisha. 🙂

      Reply
    2. Tina says

      August 17, 2022 at 7:15 pm

      Step 2 says to "Add the crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. " but there is no tomato sauce in the ingredient list. ??

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      • honeywhatscooking says

        August 18, 2022 at 11:56 pm

        HI Tina, So sorry about that. I removed the tomato sauce, that was an error. Just crushed tomatoes.

        Reply

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