Vegan Creamy Ham Pasta

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Vegan Creamy Ham Pasta, a dairy-free twist on a classic favorite. Perfectly cooked fusilli or penne is tossed in a luscious cashew-based cream sauce, infused with the savory flavors of vegan ham, garlic, and nutritional yeast for a cheesy depth. Fresh spinach and juicy cherry tomatoes add bursts of color and nutrition, while a sprinkle of basil brings a fresh, herbaceous finish. This plant-based recipe is quick and easy, requiring just 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cook time, making it an ideal weeknight dinner. Rich, creamy, and packed with flavor, this dish is a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their vegan pasta game!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 ounces Vegan pasta (such as fusilli or penne)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 cup Vegan ham, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 cup Cashews, soaked for 2-4 hours
• 1.5 cups Unsweetened almond milk
• 0.25 cup Nutritional yeast
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 cups Fresh spinach
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Begin by cooking the pasta according to the package instructions in a large pot of boiling salted water. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced vegan ham and cook until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Set aside.

Step 3

For the creamy sauce, drain the soaked cashews and place them in a blender. Add the almond milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Pour the creamy cashew sauce into the same skillet that you used for the vegan ham. Cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the cooked pasta into the skillet, tossing to coat it well with the creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash more of almond milk to thin it out.

Step 6

Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until it begins to wilt, about 2 minutes.

Step 7

Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for another minute to warm them through.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the chopped fresh basil over the pasta.

Step 9

Serve immediately, hot, and enjoy a deliciously creamy vegan ham pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1439.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2282.1

Total Fat 119.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5216.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 186.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.6g	0%
Total Sugars 17.6g
Protein 124.7g	0%

Vitamin D 131.8IU	0%
Calcium 1043.7mg	0%
Iron 29.7mg	0%
Potassium 2756.4mg	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: 46.3%

Protein: 21.5%

Carbs: 32.2%