Vegan Pasta with Peas
Creamy, vibrant, and unbelievably easy to make, this Vegan Pasta with Peas is perfect for a quick yet satisfying weeknight dinner. Featuring tender vegan pasta and sweet, nutrient-packed peas, this dish is bathed in a luscious coconut milk-based sauce that's infused with the bold flavors of garlic, nutritional yeast, and a touch of zesty lemon juice. Fresh basil adds a fragrant, herbaceous finish, while optional red pepper flakes provide a subtle kick for heat lovers. Ready in just 30 minutes, this plant-based recipe is an ideal choice for those seeking a hearty meat-free meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor or comfort. Serve it warm and let the creamy sauce and refreshing pops of green peas steal the show! Keywords: vegan pasta recipe, creamy pasta, plant-based dinner, easy vegan recipes, coconut milk pasta, peas recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz vegan pasta (e.g., penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the vegan pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. About 2 minutes before the pasta is done, add the frozen peas to the pot. Once cooked, drain both the pasta and peas and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Reduce the heat to low and slowly add the coconut milk to the skillet, stirring constantly to combine.
Stir in the nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using) into the coconut milk mixture. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add the drained pasta and peas to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the creamy sauce.
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil leaves.
Serve the pasta warm, garnished with additional basil leaves if desired. Enjoy your delicious Vegan Pasta with Peas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1105 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.3 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1266 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 162.3 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.2 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.0 g | ||
| Protein | 40.5 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 216 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1353 mg | 29% | |
*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.
