Creamy Vegan Pasta

Creamy Vegan Pasta

Indulge in a rich and satisfying Creamy Vegan Pasta, a plant-based twist on classic mac and cheese. This delightful dish features a smooth, tangy sauce crafted from protein-packed white beans, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice. Perfect for a hearty meal, it's a flavorful and healthy alternative that will excite your taste buds.

4 servings
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Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the pasta (400 g) according to package directions. Reserve water (0.5 cup) from the pasta water before draining.

  2. 2

    While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce. In a blender, combine the white beans (1 can), nutritional yeast (0.25 cup), lemon juice (0.25 cup), plant milk (0.5 cup), olive oil (2 tbsp), garlic (3 cloves), salt (0.5 tsp), black pepper (0.25 tsp), and reserved water (0.5 cup). Blend until completely smooth and creamy.

  3. 3

    Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Pour the creamy sauce over the pasta and stir to coat. If desired, stir in spinach (2 cups) until wilted.

  4. 4

    Serve immediately and enjoy your creamy vegan pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Per portion

517
kcal
20
Protein (g)
87
Carbs (g)
9
Fat (g)

Macronutrients

Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Fiber 9 g
Sugars 2 g

Micronutrients

iron
5mg
111% DV
sodium
625mg
108% DV
calcium
75mg
23% DV
potassium
375mg
32% DV
vitamin a
50mcg
22% DV
vitamin c
13mg
55% DV
vitamin k
50mcg
167% DV