Description
Creamy sun-dried tomato vegan pasta is a delightful dish that combines rich flavors and vibrant colors. This easy-to-make recipe features al dente pasta enveloped in a luxuriously creamy sauce made from coconut cream and sun-dried tomatoes, with fresh spinach for added nutrition. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this comforting meal will become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, chopped)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut cream
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- 2. Sauté Garlic and Tomatoes: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.
- 3. Create the Sauce: Stir in the coconut cream, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into the skillet. Let it simmer gently.
- 4. Add Spinach: Toss fresh spinach into the sauce until wilted. Drain the cooked pasta and combine it with the sauce in the skillet, tossing well.
- 5. Serve: Plate your creamy pasta with an extra drizzle of olive oil and garnish with additional nutritional yeast if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg