Description
A delightful blend of rich flavors and creamy textures, this vegan pasta is gluten-free and easy to prepare, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 servings gluten-free fettuccine
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 10 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup water or vegetable broth
- 7 oz full-fat canned coconut milk (use only the thick cream portion)
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups baby arugula
- ½ cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- Vegan parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil water in a large pot and cook the gluten-free fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a heated skillet, add either water, broth, or oil. Sauté the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes for about 2 minutes, adding water as needed to prevent sticking.
- Caramelize Flavors: Stir in the Italian seasoning, balsamic vinegar, and tomato paste. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture caramelizes nicely.
- Simmer Sauce: Add the cherry tomatoes and water (or broth) to the skillet. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes soften, then smash them gently with a spoon.
- Stir in Creaminess: Mix in coconut milk and nutritional yeast, seasoning with salt and pepper. Let it simmer for 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Drain your cooked pasta and toss it into the skillet, mixing well with arugula until the greens are wilted.
- Serve: Top with chopped parsley and optional vegan parmesan before enjoying.
Notes
If you need a nut-free alternative, ensure your nutritional yeast is certified to avoid cross-contamination. This dish can be stored for up to 3 days in the fridge and frozen for a month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan pasta, creamy pasta, sun dried tomatoes, gluten-free, quick dinner