Best Ever Vegan Creamy Tomato Pasta with Vegan Parm
Indulge in the Best Ever Vegan Creamy Tomato Pasta with Vegan Parm, a delightful dish that combines the rich creaminess of avocado with savory tomato flavors. This plant-based recipe is quick to prepare, taking just 20 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. The creamy sauce is not only delicious but also healthy, thanks to the nutritious ingredients like avocados and nutritional yeast. You can easily customize the flavors by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting seasonings to suit your taste. Impress your family and friends with this satisfying and wholesome vegan pasta dish!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/2 large avocado
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make the Vegan Parmesan: Blend raw cashews, hemp seeds, nutritional yeast, sea salt, and garlic powder in a food processor until crumbly.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil water and cook pasta according to package instructions; reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Prepare the Sauce: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat, add minced garlic, then crushed tomatoes and seasonings. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Blend the Sauce: In a blender, combine tomato sauce mixture with avocado and nutritional yeast until smooth.
- Combine and Serve: Mix the creamy sauce with cooked pasta in a bowl; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg