Description
Indulge in a vibrant bowl of Pink Creamy Vegan Pasta, a delightful dish that combines rich flavors and eye-catching colors. Perfect for cozy dinners or lively gatherings, this pasta is not just a meal; it’s a culinary experience that brings joy and satisfaction. Quick to prepare and customizable with your favorite veggies, this recipe will have everyone asking for seconds. Enjoy the creamy texture and subtle sweetness that make this vegan delight irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup soaked cashews (soaked for at least 4 hours)
- 14 oz crushed canned tomatoes
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak cashews in water for at least 4 hours.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Blend soaked cashews with crushed tomatoes, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Add the blended cashew cream and fresh spinach to the skillet; stir until spinach wilts.
- Combine cooked pasta with the sauce, adjusting consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (230g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg