Description
Indulge in this decadent yet simple Vegan Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta that combines the rich flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, coconut milk, and nutritional yeast for a luscious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Pasta:
- 4 servings gluten-free fettuccine
Aromatics:
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 10 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
Sauce:
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup water or vegetable broth
- 7 oz full-fat canned coconut milk (thick cream only)
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional:
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- Vegan parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil water and cook fettuccine until al dente.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, then add Italian seasoning, balsamic vinegar, and tomato paste.
- Caramelize Flavors: Cook until caramelized.
- Simmer Sauce: Add cherry tomatoes and water, then coconut milk and nutritional yeast. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss drained pasta with the sauce, add arugula, and mix well.
- Serve: Top with parsley and vegan parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use light coconut milk.
- This dish pairs well with a side of garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired, Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: To be calculated
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: To be calculated
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
