Description
A creamy and comforting vegan pasta dish centered on sun-dried tomatoes and cashew cream, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces farfalle pasta (or other sturdy pasta)
- 8 ounces vegan chicken (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped or sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup cashew cream (or other plant cream)
- 2 cups baby spinach, sliced
- 5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup shaved or grated vegan parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your mise en place: chop garlic, slice sun-dried tomatoes, and roughly chop basil and spinach.
- If using vegan chicken, cook it according to package instructions and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- Reserve 1–2 cups of pasta water, drain the pasta, and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet and cook minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper; stir for about 60 seconds.
- Add cooked vegan chicken, pour in vegetable broth, and stir in tomato paste; let simmer.
- Stir in cashew cream and sliced spinach; allow to simmer for 4–5 minutes.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss; adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water.
- Finish with chopped basil and vegan parmesan, if using; serve immediately.
Notes
Add lemon zest or a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness and top with toasted nuts or seeds for crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- 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: vegan pasta, creamy pasta, easy vegan recipe, weeknight dinner, cozy meal