Vegan Creamy Tomato Pasta
This Vegan Creamy Tomato Pasta is so delicious and easy to make! Cook your favorite noodles in a flavorful sauce and then toss some healthy veggies in it. This cheesy meal is perfect for filling your family up on busy weeknights!
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Bonnie - Serene Trail
Servings: 4
Calories: 401kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 of a medium onion, diced (yellow, white, etc.)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 15 ounces canned crushed tomatoes (425g)
- 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth (595ml), low sodium
- 8 ounces pasta (250g), (~2 cups uncooked)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup vegan creamer (125ml)
- 1 cup vegan mozzarella (112g)
- 1 cup baby spinach (30g)
- Garnish with vegan parmesan and fresh parsley, optional
Instructions
- Dice the onions and mince the garlic. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil to it and then the onions. Stir them as they sauté for 3 minutes or until they are slightly translucent. Stir in the garlic and let it cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, broth, seasoning, and pasta to the pot. Stir occasionally as the pasta cooks for 18-20 minutes. Pour in more broth or water if needed. Turn the heat off once the pasta is al-dente.
- Add the vegan creamer and vegan mozzarella. Stir it for a couple of minutes until the cheese has melted. Fold in the spinach and serve the pasta once it has wilted.
- Enjoy the pasta topped with optional vegan parmesan and fresh parsley!
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Notes
You can use vegan bouillion mixed with water or plain water in place of the broth.
Storage & Reheating
Store the pasta in a covered dish in the refrigerator for 3 days. Reheat it in the microwave on 30-second intervals or over the stovetop until heated through.Recipe Variation Ideas
- Garnish the pasta with fresh basil leaves.
- Stir in some vegan sausage or plant-based meatballs.
- Make it spicy with red pepper flakes or cayenne seasoning.
- Add more veggies to it such as broccoli, zucchini, or squash.
Nutrition
Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 64.5g | Protein: 16.3g | Fat: 10.6g | Saturated Fat: 1.6g | Sodium: 974mg | Potassium: 1393mg | Fiber: 7.9g | Sugar: 3g | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 7mg
The nutritional information provided is an estimate from third-party calculations.
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