Experience a culinary delight with our exquisite Vegan Pasta with Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Sauce. This dish offers a delightful blend of vibrant spinach, tender artichoke hearts, and a rich, creamy sauce that is sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Cuisine: Italian
Embark on a flavor journey with this delectable Vegan Pasta with Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Sauce. I first encountered this dish during a trip to Tuscany, where I dined at a charming family-owned trattoria nestled in the heart of Florence. The combination of velvety spinach, tender artichokes, and creamy sauce left a lasting impression on me.
Ingredients:
- 12 oz (340g) pasta of your choice
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for 4 hours or overnight
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Equipment/Utensils Required:
- Large pot
- Blender or food processor
Instructions:
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine the soaked cashews, minced garlic, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Saute the Spinach and Artichokes: In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped artichoke hearts and cook for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned. Add the spinach leaves and cook until wilted.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the spinach and artichokes. Pour the creamy sauce over the pasta and toss until well coated.
- Serve: Garnish the Vegan Pasta with Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Sauce with some extra black pepper and a sprinkle of nutritional yeast. Serve hot and enjoy this burst of Italian flavors!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 390
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 15g
Vegan Pasta with Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Sauce
Experience a culinary delight with our exquisite Vegan Pasta with Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Sauce. This dish offers a delightful blend of vibrant spinach, tender artichoke hearts, and a rich, creamy sauce that is sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 12 oz 340g pasta of your choice
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 can 14 oz artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup raw cashews soaked in water for 4 hours or overnight
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a blender or food processor, combine the soaked cashews, minced garlic, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Saute the Spinach and Artichokes: In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped artichoke hearts and cook for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned. Add the spinach leaves and cook until wilted.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the spinach and artichokes. Pour the creamy sauce over the pasta and toss until well coated.
- Serve: Garnish the Vegan Pasta with Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Sauce with some extra black pepper and a sprinkle of nutritional yeast. Serve hot and enjoy this burst of Italian flavors!
Notes
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 390
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 15g
