Dairy-Free Creamy White Sauce Pasta
Transform your comfort food experience with this velvety **Dairy-Free Creamy White Sauce Pasta**, a plant-based twist on classic pasta dishes. Featuring tender pasta of your choice, this recipe swaps heavy cream for unsweetened almond milk, perfectly thickened with cornstarch for a luscious, dairy-free finish. Nutritional yeast adds cheesy depth, while fragrant garlic, zesty lemon juice, and Italian seasoning bring layers of irresistible flavor. Tossed with vibrant spinach and juicy cherry tomatoes, this wholesome dish is both indulgent and packed with nutrients. Quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, it’s a must-try for anyone seeking a healthier, vegan-friendly alternative to creamy pasta. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests with plant-based culinary magic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Pasta (your choice, such as penne or fettuccine)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 cups Unsweetened almond milk (or other dairy-free milk)
- 4 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups Fresh spinach
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of the almond milk until dissolved. Set aside.
Add the remaining almond milk to the skillet, along with the nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then slowly whisk in the cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
Add the spinach and cherry tomatoes to the sauce. Continue to cook, stirring gently, until the spinach is wilted and the tomatoes are tender, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce, ensuring the pasta is well coated and heated through.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately, garnished with additional nutritional yeast, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
922 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.4 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2359 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 118.5 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.8 g | ||
| Protein | 31.9 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 1064 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1224 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
