Description
A creamy, vegan pasta dish made with simple pantry staples that transforms into a rich and delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3/4 cup vegetable broth or water
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup canned lite coconut milk or unsweetened oat milk
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 6 ounces linguine or pasta of choice
- Optional: Chopped flat-leaf parsley or vegan parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a deep sauté pan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and sauté the diced onions for about 5-6 minutes until translucent.
- Add Garlic and Heat: Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for another minute.
- Whisk It Together: Whisk together the vegetable broth and tamari with the flour until smooth. Pour this mixture into the sauté pan, whisking until it thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Creamy Goodness: Reduce heat and stir in coconut milk, tahini, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for about 5 minutes until creamy.
- Finish with Dijon: Stir in the Dijon mustard and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Combine with Pasta: Add the hot cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until fully coated.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with fresh parsley or vegan parmesan and enjoy!
Notes
This pasta stores well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. It can also be frozen for up to 2 months. Consider storing the sauce separately if making ahead.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pasta, vegan, creamy, comfort food, pantry recipe
