Delicious Vegan Pasta Delights | Easy Plant-Based Pasta Recipes for Foodies
These flavorful vegan pasta dishes are creamy, colorful, and packed with protein and veggies. Perfect for anyone craving healthy, comforting meals!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: 4 servings
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired, Plant-Based Comfort Food, Vegan Fusion
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
1 lb dried pasta (spaghetti, penne, or fusilli; gluten-free if preferred)
2 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, diced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
2 cups spinach or kale
1 cup cooked chickpeas or lentils
1 cup cashew cream or tomato marinara sauce
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tbsp lemon juice
Fresh herbs (basil, parsley, or cilantro)
Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Cook the Pasta
Boil pasta in well-salted water until al dente.
Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2. Prepare the Sauce Base
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Sauté onion, garlic, and mushrooms until softened and lightly golden.
3. Add Greens & Protein
Stir in spinach (or kale) and chickpeas or lentils.
Cook until greens are just wilted.
4. Make It Creamy
Add cashew cream or marinara sauce.
Stir in nutritional yeast and lemon juice.
5. Combine
Toss pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen and coat.
6. Season & Serve
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish generously with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
1. Cook the Pasta
Boil pasta in well-salted water until al dente.
Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
2. Prepare the Sauce Base
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Sauté onion, garlic, and mushrooms until softened and lightly golden.
3. Add Greens & Protein
Stir in spinach (or kale) and chickpeas or lentils.
Cook until greens are just wilted.
4. Make It Creamy
Add cashew cream or marinara sauce.
Stir in nutritional yeast and lemon juice.
5. Combine
Toss pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen and coat.
6. Season & Serve
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish generously with fresh herbs and serve warm.
