Description
This creamy vegan pasta dish is quick and easy, perfect for satisfying your cravings without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Pasta (gluten-free if desired)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 1 Bell Pepper, sliced
- 2 cups Baby Spinach
- 1 can Coconut Milk
- 1 cup Vegetable Broth
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Red Pepper Flakes, to taste (optional)
- Fresh Basil or Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Boil a pot of water with a pinch of salt and add the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add minced garlic and chopped onion, and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add the sliced bell pepper and cook for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Add baby spinach and cook for another 2 minutes until wilted.
- Pour in coconut milk and vegetable broth, stirring to combine.
- Season with nutritional yeast, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, adding red pepper flakes for a kick if desired.
- Drain the pasta and toss it with the creamy mixture until evenly coated.
- Let it simmer for a couple of minutes to combine flavors, adjusting salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil or parsley.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or pasta alternatives. This recipe can easily be doubled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan pasta, creamy pasta, easy pasta recipe