Creamy Pasta with Broccoli

Creamy Pasta with Broccoli

Author: Arwa Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings Category: Pasta Cuisine: Vegan Italian Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 300 g pasta (penne, fusilli, etc.)
  • 500 g broccoli, fresh or thawed frozen florets
  • 30 g vegan butter
  • 25 g all-purpose flour
  • 200 ml unsweetened plant milk
  • 150 ml plant-based cream alternative
  • 2 tsp vegetable broth powder
  • 1 tbsp vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast
  • 50 g toasted pine nuts
  • Salt to taste
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Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions in salted water, reserving a cup of pasta water.
  2. Toast pine nuts in a pan until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. Wash and chop broccoli into small florets, then cook in salted water for about 10 minutes until tender.
  4. Melt vegan butter in a pot, stir in flour, and cook briefly. Add plant milk and cream while whisking to avoid lumps.
  5. Season with vegetable broth powder, salt, and vegan parmesan, simmer until sauce thickens. Adjust salt to taste.
  6. Mash some broccoli and mix it into the sauce, reserving a few florets for garnish.
  7. Add cooked pasta to the sauce, mix well, and plate. Garnish with toasted pine nuts and reserved broccoli florets. Serve immediately.

Notes

  1. This dish is forgiving; you can adjust ingredients based on what you have on hand. Enjoy with a squeeze of lemon for brightness.