Description
Indulge in a bowl of Pink Creamy Vegan Pasta, a vibrant and flavorful dish that delights the senses. This easy recipe features a luscious pink sauce made from cherry tomatoes, coconut cream, and fresh herbs, creating a comforting meal perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. With its creamy texture and rich flavors, this dish is sure to impress family and friends while catering to various dietary needs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice (spaghetti or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- In a large pan over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until they burst and release their juices.
- Stir in coconut cream and nutritional yeast, allowing the mixture to simmer until combined into a silky sauce.
- Add spinach and chopped basil, stirring until the spinach wilts into the sauce.
- Combine the drained pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed for extra creaminess.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg