Super Quick Tomato Basil Cream Pasta Vegan
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this Super Quick Tomato Basil Cream Pasta – a luscious, one-pan vegan recipe that's ready in just 20 minutes! Featuring tender pasta of your choice bathed in a velvety sauce made from crushed tomatoes, full-fat coconut milk, and fresh basil, this dish offers the perfect balance of creamy comfort and zesty freshness. The garlic-infused olive oil creates a flavor-packed base, while optional vegan parmesan and a touch of red pepper flakes add richness and a hint of spice. Ideal for busy evenings, this dairy-free pasta is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. Serve it hot with a garnish of fragrant basil for a simple yet indulgent plant-based meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Pasta of choice (spaghetti, penne, etc.)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 14 ounces Crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup Coconut milk (full fat)
- 2 tablespoons Vegan parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining, then set the cooked pasta aside.
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir well to combine with the garlic.
Add the coconut milk to the pan and stir until the sauce is creamy and well mixed.
Mix in the salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using), and let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Stir in the chopped fresh basil and vegan parmesan cheese (if using), reserving a small handful of basil for garnish.
If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is achieved.
Toss the drained pasta with the sauce until well coated.
Serve immediately, garnished with the reserved fresh basil and additional vegan parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1246 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.7 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.1 g | 276% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1251 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.4 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.6 g | ||
| Protein | 21.3 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 121 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1562 mg | 33% | |
*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.
