Dairy-Free Pink Sauce Pasta
Elevate your pasta night with this irresistible Dairy-Free Pink Sauce Pasta! This creamy yet completely plant-based dish combines the richness of coconut milk with the tangy depth of tomato paste for a luscious sauce that's free of dairy but full of flavor. Enhanced with fresh garlic, onion powder, and dried basil, each bite is bursting with comfort and herbaceous notes, while a splash of lemon juice and fresh parsley adds brightness to the dish. Perfectly coating al dente penne pasta, this recipe is a quick and easy option, ready in just 30 minutes. Whether you're serving it as a weeknight dinner or sharing with guests, this vegan pink sauce pasta is guaranteed to impress while catering to dietary needs.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Penne pasta
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 6 oz Canned tomato paste
- 1 cup Canned coconut milk
- 0.5 cup Vegetable broth
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Dried basil
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to simmer and slightly caramelize.
Slowly add the coconut milk and vegetable broth, whisking continuously to create a smooth sauce.
Season the sauce with onion powder, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat all pieces evenly.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice for a burst of freshness.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2249 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.0 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.1 g | 276% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1556 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 313.8 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.2 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.1 g | ||
| Protein | 58.4 g | 117% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 27.0 mg | 150% | |
| Potassium | 2813 mg | 60% | |
*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.
