Vegan Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Vegan Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite. Featuring a luscious, dairy-free sauce made with unsweetened almond milk, nutritional yeast, vegan butter, and vegan parmesan cheese, this recipe achieves rich, cheesy flavors without any animal products. The addition of sautéed garlic lends depth, while a splash of lemon juice and fresh parsley brighten the dish. Perfectly cooked pasta is enveloped in this silky sauce, making every bite decadently satisfying. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy vegan pasta dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, delivering creamy, garlicky goodness that's entirely guilt-free.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Pasta of choice (e.g., fettuccine or linguine)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Vegan butter
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 cup Vegan parmesan cheese
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté the garlic for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
In a bowl, whisk together the almond milk, nutritional yeast, and cornstarch until smooth and no lumps remain.
Add the almond milk mixture to the saucepan with the garlic. Stir continuously until the sauce starts to thicken, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the vegan butter until melted and incorporated into the sauce. Season with salt and black pepper.
Add the cooked pasta to the saucepan and toss to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
Stir in the lemon juice, chopped parsley, and half of the vegan parmesan cheese.
Serve the pasta in bowls, garnished with the remaining vegan parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1678 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.6 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.7 g | 118% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3623 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.9 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.9 g | ||
| Protein | 46.0 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 997 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1002 mg | 21% | |
*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.
