Description
This Vegan Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta offers a delightful, dairy-free twist on a classic comfort dish. Combining tender pasta with a rich, velvety sauce made from coconut milk, sun-dried tomatoes, and nutritional yeast, this recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal. Topped with fresh basil, it is packed with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients that every plant-based food lover will appreciate.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 12 oz pasta (penne or your choice)
Sauce
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside to keep warm.
- Sauté Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the tomatoes soften.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth, then stir thoroughly to combine. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, until it thickens slightly and flavors meld.
- Add Nutritional Yeast: Stir in nutritional yeast along with salt and pepper to taste. Continue cooking the sauce for another 2-3 minutes to ensure all flavors are well blended.
- Combine with Pasta: Add the cooked pasta into the skillet with the sauce and toss well to coat all the pasta evenly. Heat through for 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish the creamy pasta with freshly chopped basil. Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your vegan creamy sun-dried tomato pasta.
Notes
- For a nuttier flavor, try using half sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil and half dry.
- You can substitute nutritional yeast with vegan Parmesan for a cheesier taste.
- Use gluten-free pasta to make this recipe gluten free.
- Adjust the amount of vegetable broth to achieve your desired sauce consistency.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
