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Vegan Sun-dried Tomato Pasta

Vegan Sun-dried Tomato Pasta That Will Make You Smile

A creamy Vegan Sun-dried Tomato Pasta, perfect for quick weeknight meals and customizable with seasonal veggies.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces pasta Consider gluten-free or bean-based for enhanced protein.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water Helps thicken the sauce; reserve before draining.
  • ⅔ cup sun-dried tomatoes Opt for oil-packed for extra flavor.
  • 1-2 tablespoons oil from the jar Optional for flavor enhancement; omit for oil-free.
  • 4-5 cloves garlic, minced Provides aromatic flavor.
  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning Optional; adjust to taste.
  • 4 ounces vegan cream cheese Substitutes like sunflower seed cream may be used.
  • ½ cup grated vegan parmesan cheese Nutritional yeast or homemade vegan parmesan can work.
  • 2 cups baby spinach Optional; skip if not a fan.
  • Salt and pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water. Add 8 ounces of pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. In the same pot, add 1-2 tablespoons of oil from the jar and sauté ⅔ cup of sun-dried tomatoes with 4-5 cloves of minced garlic for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Stir in ¼ teaspoon of Italian seasoning, 4 ounces of vegan cream cheese, and ¾ cup of reserved pasta water until melted and creamy.
  4. Add ½ cup of grated vegan parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and combined with the sauce.
  5. Fold in 2 cups of baby spinach until wilted, about 20-30 seconds.
  6. Add the drained pasta to the pot and toss to coat thoroughly in the sauce.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days in the fridge. Reheat with a splash of reserved pasta water for the best texture.

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