Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Vegan Pasta – Easy Dinner for Two
This Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Vegan Pasta is rich, savory, and completely dairy-free. With bold Mediterranean flavors and a silky cashew sauce, it’s perfect for a plant-based comfort meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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8 oz pasta (regular or gluten-free)
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¾ cup raw cashews (soaked) or ¾ cup full-fat coconut milk
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½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
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½ onion, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp nutritional yeast
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tbsp olive oil
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½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper
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Optional: red pepper flakes, fresh spinach, basil
Instructions
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Cook pasta and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
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Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil. Add sun-dried tomatoes.
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Blend sautéed mix with cashews (or coconut milk), yeast, lemon juice, salt, pepper.
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Toss pasta with sauce, add pasta water as needed. Stir in spinach if using.
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Serve with herbs and enjoy warm.
Notes
Make sauce ahead and refrigerate. Use gluten-free pasta as needed. Nut-free version works with sunflower seeds or coconut milk.