Vegan Creamy Cheese and Vegetable Pasta

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Vegan Creamy Cheese and Vegetable Pasta, a wholesome and flavorful dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. Featuring al dente vegan pasta tossed in a luscious, dairy-free cheese sauce made from creamy cashews, nutritional yeast, and a splash of zesty lemon juice, this recipe is a satisfying plant-based alternative to traditional cheesy pasta. Packed with vibrant vegetables like broccoli, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and spinach, this meal is as nutrient-dense as it is delicious. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe combines simplicity with hearty, wholesome flavors. Whether you’re vegan or just looking to add more plant-based options to your repertoire, this pasta is sure to impress while being family-friendly and completely dairy-free.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams Vegan pasta
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 cup Broccoli florets
• 1 medium Zucchini
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1.5 cups Unsweetened almond milk
• 0.5 cup Nutritional yeast
• 0.5 cup Cashews
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 2 cups Spinach

Directions

Step 1

Soak the cashews in hot water for at least 15 minutes, then drain and set aside.

Step 2

Cook the vegan pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Chop the garlic and onion, then add them to the pan, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 5

Dice the red bell pepper, slice the zucchini, and add them to the pan along with the broccoli florets. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Step 6

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the pan, cooking for another 2 minutes.

Step 7

For the cheese sauce, in a blender, combine the unsweetened almond milk, nutritional yeast, drained cashews, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Step 8

Pour the cheese sauce over the sautéed vegetables and stir well to combine, allowing it to heat through until slightly thickened.

Step 9

Add the spinach to the sauce and stir until wilted.

Step 10

Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce and vegetables, tossing to coat evenly.

Step 11

Serve immediately with additional nutritional yeast or cracked black pepper, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1670.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1681.0

Total Fat 74.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4966.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 221.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.8g	0%
Total Sugars 42.2g
Protein 53.3g	0%

Vitamin D 131.8IU	0%
Calcium 937.1mg	0%
Iron 15.9mg	0%
Potassium 2930.7mg	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: 38.0%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 50.0%