Vegan Classic Butter Noodles

Elevate your weeknight dinners with these indulgent yet wholesome Vegan Classic Butter Noodles! This quick and easy recipe transforms simple pantry staples into a creamy, garlicky delight that’s dairy-free and bursting with flavor. Featuring tender vegan pasta tossed in a luscious blend of vegan butter, sautéed garlic, and nutritional yeast, it boasts a subtle richness balanced by a fresh squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of parsley. Perfectly seasoned with sea salt and black pepper, this dish can be ready in just 30 minutes, making it a go-to for busy evenings. Whether you're cooking for yourself or feeding a crowd, these buttery noodles are comfort food at its finest—entirely plant-based and irresistibly creamy.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 g vegan pasta (fettuccine or spaghetti)
• 60 g vegan butter
• 2 units garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 tsp sea salt
• 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 liters water (for boiling)

Directions

Step 1

1. Fill a large pot with 2 liters of water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Add a pinch of salt to the boiling water.

Step 2

2. Add the vegan pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions, usually around 8-10 minutes until al dente.

Step 3

3. While the pasta is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

4. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1-2 minutes or until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.

Step 5

5. Add the vegan butter to the skillet and let it melt, stirring occasionally to combine with the garlic.

Step 6

6. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water and then drain the pasta.

Step 7

7. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet along with the vegan butter and garlic mixture. Toss the pasta gently to coat.

Step 8

8. Stir in the nutritional yeast, fresh lemon juice, sea salt, and ground black pepper. If needed, add some reserved pasta water to achieve the desired sauce consistency.

Step 9

9. Turn off the heat and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the pasta. Toss again to combine.

Step 10

10. Serve the vegan classic butter noodles immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2365.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1012.5

Total Fat 63.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1573.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 84.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g	0%
Total Sugars 4.1g
Protein 21.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 48.9mg	0%
Iron 4.3mg	0%
Potassium 424.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.6%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 33.9%