Vegan Creamy Pasta with White Sauce
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Vegan Creamy Pasta with White Sauce recipe, a dairy-free twist on a classic favorite that's perfect for plant-based eaters and pasta lovers alike. This quick and easy dish combines tender pasta with a luscious white sauce, crafted from pantry staples like unsweetened almond milk, nutritional yeast, and a touch of lemon juice for a tangy depth. Sautéed garlic and onions create a savory base, while fresh parsley and extra nutritional yeast add vibrant flavor and a cheesy finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this creamy vegan pasta is ideal for busy weeknights or a cozy dinner any time, delivering a satisfying and cruelty-free meal the whole family will adore. Serve warm and garnish generously for an irresistible bowl of comfort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Pasta
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small Onion, chopped
- 3 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp Nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp Nutritional yeast (additional for garnish)
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Once cooked, drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water, and set aside.
In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, and sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour, stirring continuously to form a roux. Cook the roux for about 2 minutes without letting it brown.
Slowly add the unsweetened almond milk to the roux, whisking constantly to avoid any lumps. Allow the sauce to simmer and thicken for 5 minutes.
Stir in the nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
If the sauce is too thick, gradually add the reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is reached.
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, and gently fold to ensure the pasta is thoroughly coated.
Serve the pasta warm, garnished with fresh parsley and an additional sprinkle of nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
932 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.3 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3008 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.6 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.5 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 26.7 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 941 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 670 mg | 14% | |
*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.
