Description
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Vegan Pasta is an indulgent yet simple dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean cuisine to your table. This plant-based pasta features a luscious coconut cream sauce, rich sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach, creating a symphony of taste and texture. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is not only delicious but also customizable. Whip it up in just 30 minutes for a satisfying meal that evokes warmth and joy.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz whole grain pasta
- 1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup full-fat coconut cream
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot over high heat. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant.
- Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet; cook for another two minutes.
- Lower the heat and gradually stir in coconut cream until well combined. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Incorporate reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired creaminess before adding nutritional yeast, Italian seasoning, and fresh spinach.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the creamy mixture until thoroughly coated. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: You can substitute sun-dried tomatoes with roasted red peppers for a different flavor profile. For added protein, consider mixing in cooked chickpeas or lentils. To enhance flavor, sprinkle extra nutritional yeast or red pepper flakes before serving.