Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Pink Creamy Vegan Pasta, a quick and easy dish that brings joy to your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup full-fat coconut cream
- 1 cup high-quality canned tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving some cooking water.
- In a pan over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add tomato sauce and stir well.
- Gradually pour in coconut cream while stirring; mix in nutritional yeast and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce, adding reserved cooking water as needed for desired creaminess.
- Stir in torn basil leaves and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra basil if desired.
Notes
- Great for date nights or casual gatherings.
- Versatile enough to accommodate your favorite vegetables or proteins.
- Enjoy this visually stunning and satisfying vegan meal.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg