Experience the ultimate comfort food with our Vegan Pasta featuring a luxuriously creamy tomato sauce. It’s a delectable medley of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more. Imagine twirling perfectly cooked pasta coated in a rich and velvety tomato sauce that’s dairy-free and utterly satisfying.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Cuisine: Vegan
Diving into a bowl of this Vegan Pasta with Creamy Tomato Sauce is like experiencing a warm hug on a chilly evening. One of my favorite memories with this dish was when I made it for my friends during a cozy dinner party. As they took their first bite, their faces lit up with joy, and soon, the entire bowl was wiped clean. It’s the perfect recipe for bringing people together and creating beautiful memories.
Ingredients:
- 8 oz (225g) pasta of your choice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup cashews, soaked
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Equipment/Utensils Required:
- Large pot
- Blender
Instructions:
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened and fragrant.
- Blend the Sauce: In a blender, combine the diced tomatoes, soaked cashews, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Pour the creamy tomato sauce over the cooked pasta in the pot. Stir until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the Vegan Pasta with Creamy Tomato Sauce hot, garnished with freshly chopped basil.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 350
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 11g
Vegan Pasta with Creamy Tomato Sauce
Ingredients
- 8 oz 225g pasta of your choice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup cashews soaked
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened and fragrant.
- Blend the Sauce: In a blender, combine the diced tomatoes, soaked cashews, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Pour the creamy tomato sauce over the cooked pasta in the pot. Stir until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
- Serve: Serve the Vegan Pasta with Creamy Tomato Sauce hot, garnished with freshly chopped basil.
Notes
- Calories: 350
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 11g
