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vegan creamy sun-dried tomato pasta recipe

Vegan Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Recipe

The simplest recipe that makes the best vegan pasta ever. This vegan creamy sun-dried tomato pasta recipe is all the goodies you need ina fancy meal, in one place. This recipe is the simplest you can replicate.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian, Vegan
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot (for boiling pasta)
  • Medium skillet or saute pan
  • Blender high-speed preferred
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Colander

Ingredients
  

For the pasta:

  • 12 oz 340 g pasta of choice (penne or fusilli works great)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 1 cup unsweetened vegan milk oat or almond
  • ½ cup raw cashews soaked in hot water for 15 min, then drained
  • ½ cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh spinach optional, for extra greens

For garnish:

  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Red pepper flakes optional

Instructions
 

Cook the pasta

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.

Make the creamy sauce

  • In a blender, combine soaked cashews, vegan milk, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, dried basil, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.

Saute the aromatics

  • In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add onion and sauté until soft (about 3 minutes). Add garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes; cook for another 2 minutes.

Combine sauce and pasta

  • Pour the cashew cream sauce into the skillet. Stir gently and let it warm for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. If the sauce is too thick, stir in some reserved pasta water.

Add pasta and greens

  • Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until well coated. If using spinach, stir it in until wilted. Adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes.

Serve and enjoy

  • Plate the pasta, garnish with fresh basil, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcal
Keyword Vegan Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Recipe
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