Veggie Vodka Sauce Over Zucchini "Noodles"
Prior to our dairy-free/organic days I would stock up on Classico’s Vodka Sauce—a tasty red sauce with a good dose of cream, cheese and a hint of vodka. This sauce reminds me a lot of it—but WITH added vegetables and without the dairy. Serve it over your favorite gluten-free pasta, zucchini “noodles” (here’s how to make them) or a mix of both. In the photo above, the noodles to the left were made with a veggie peeler and those to the right with the spiralizer.
Sauté the following in a large pot:
1 tablespoon OLIVE OIL
1 CARROT roughly chopped
1 medium ONION roughly chopped
1 small ZUCCHINI sliced
Transfer vegetables to high-powered blender along with:
2 cups organic MUIR GLEN ITALIAN HERB PASTA SAUCE (or your favorite)
1 teaspoon organic BEEF BOUILLON base (Better than Bouillon)
Blend until smooth and return to pot. Simmer 15 minutes and serve.
NOTES: For a more authentic vodka sauce add 2-3 tablespoons of vodka prior to simmering.
MODIFIED DIET CONSIDERATIONS: Tomatoes are a nightshade vegetable/fruit (what IS the verdict on that one anyway?) and one that can cause inflammation. If you are sensitive to nightshades and/or are trying to reduce inflammation, this probably is not a recipe for you. Anti-Candida Dieters omit the vodka. Vegan's omit the bouillon.
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Reader Comments (6)
Hello,
I noticed your recipe says how to make the zucchini noodles but I only see the sauce recipe. How do you make the "noodles"? Do they taste close to regular gluten pasta? I am new to the GF diet and so far out of trial and error not found a good tasting GF pasta. I never thought to use vegetables, I have made spagetti squash before but not in years. I will have to try that again soon.
Heather ... there is a link in the first paragraph to the post about making zucchini noodles. Or just search "zucchini noodles" on my site.
-Lexie
I just have to say this looks so good. I need to take the time out to be patient and get the right pictures for my site lol..
Angela, I hope you try it : ) My boys rarely eat veggies in chunk form ... pureed ... and the never know : )
xoLexie
I did and it was sooooo good. I usually make my own sauce but i used my back up when I dont have time. I live in Canada and its the Longo's brand it is super fantastic. I loved the zucchini it and I am so making this again!!! I am lucky my daughter eats everything I give her but sweet potato lol.. Do you mind if I add a link here from my blog?
Yay Angela! And, yes, link away : )
xo Lexie