Description
A delightful creamy fettuccine dish that is light yet flavorful, perfect for any pasta lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 11 oz Fettuccine
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 medium Red Onion
- 1/4 cup Plant-Based Cream or Béchamel
- 1 cup Plant Milk
- 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- 2 cups Spinach
- 1/8 cup Vegan Parmesan or Nutritional Yeast
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
- 4 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 6 tbsp Tomato Sauce
- 8 Cherry Tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
Instructions
- Boil a pot of salted water and cook the fettuccine until al dente, around 8-10 minutes. Make sure to save half a cup of the pasta water before draining for later!
- Prep the garlic, onion, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes so they are ready for cooking. This will keep your cooking process seamless and enjoyable.
- Sauté a little oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the red onion until soft, which should take about 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook briefly, just until fragrant.
- Stir in the plant-based cream and plant milk, blending until smooth. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes, adding the tomato paste now if desired.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the creamy mixture in the skillet. Toss to coat evenly, then stir in the spinach until it wilts—only a minute or two! Sprinkle in the nutritional yeast or vegan parmesan and season with salt and pepper. Use the reserved pasta water if needed to achieve your desired consistency.
- Finish by removing from heat and folding in the fresh basil. Garnish with extra sun-dried tomatoes or halved cherry tomatoes before serving to give it that festive touch!
Notes
- This dish can easily be made gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta.
- For added protein, consider adding chickpeas or tofu.
- Adjust the thickness of the sauce by using more or less pasta water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg