Name: Creamy Roasted Veggie Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Pasta of choice (whole-wheat, chickpea, lentil, or a blend); 2–3 tablespoons olive oil; 1–2 bell peppers (any color); 1 medium zucchini or 2 small; 1 small head broccoli (cut into florets); 2–3 cloves garlic (minced); 1/2 to 3/4 cup vegetable broth (low-sodium); 3/4 to 1 cup coconut cream or cashew cream; Salt and pepper (to taste); Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish); 1–2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional); Lemon zest or juice (optional); Red pepper flakes or smoked paprika (to taste); 1 cup cooked white beans, chickpeas, or edamame (optional); Baby spinach or arugula (optional)

Description

A comforting and hearty pasta dish featuring roasted bell peppers, zucchini, and broccoli tossed in a luscious dairy-free cream sauce.

Ingredients

Scale

Pasta of choice (whole-wheat, chickpea, lentil, or a blend)
2–3 tablespoons olive oil
1–2 bell peppers (any color)
1 medium zucchini or 2 small
1 small head broccoli (cut into florets)
2–3 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 to 3/4 cup vegetable broth (low-sodium)
3/4 to 1 cup coconut cream or cashew cream
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
1–2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional)
Lemon zest or juice (optional)
Red pepper flakes or smoked paprika (to taste)
1 cup cooked white beans, chickpeas, or edamame (optional)
Baby spinach or arugula (optional)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Chop the bell peppers, zucchini, and broccoli into even pieces.
Toss the chopped vegetables with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
Spread the veggies on a baking sheet and roast for 18–22 minutes, stirring halfway through.
While the vegetables roast, cook your pasta according to package directions in salted water.
In a skillet, add a tablespoon of olive oil and warm up the roasted vegetables. Pour in the vegetable broth and stir in the coconut or cashew cream, simmering for 2–4 minutes.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine, adjusting with reserved pasta water if needed. Stir in fresh herbs before serving.

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or protein sources. This dish pairs well with a light salad or garlic bread.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: creamy pasta, roasted vegetables, vegetarian, comfort food, weeknight dinner