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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Vegan Pasta

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A rich and creamy vegan pasta dish made with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and plant-based cream, perfect for a comforting and flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz (340g) pasta of choice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), chopped
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup canned coconut milk or unsweetened plant-based cream
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle in red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir well.
  6. Pour in the coconut milk or plant-based cream, and stir in nutritional yeast.
  7. Simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
  8. Add lemon juice and cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss to combine and heat through.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free pasta to make this recipe gluten-free.
  • Cashew cream or oat cream can be substituted for coconut milk.
  • Adjust spice level by increasing or omitting red pepper flakes.

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Keywords: vegan pasta, creamy sun-dried tomato, plant-based, dairy-free, Italian vegan

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