Vegan Creamy Pasta with White Sauce
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Vegan Creamy Pasta with White Sauce, a dairy-free delight that's irresistibly creamy and packed with flavor. This quick and easy recipe features a velvety white sauce made from a roux of olive oil, garlic, and onions, thickened with all-purpose flour and unsweetened almond milk, then enhanced with nutritional yeast for a cheesy, umami-rich finish. A splash of lemon juice adds brightness, while fresh parsley brings a touch of freshness to every bite. Perfectly cooked pasta is generously bathed in this luscious sauce, creating a dish that's hearty yet light. Ready in just 30 minutes, this plant-based pasta is ideal for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests. Garnish with an extra sprinkle of nutritional yeast for that classic cheesy flavor, and enjoy a satisfying meal that's 100% vegan and totally delicious!
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Ingredients
- 12 oz Pasta
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small Onion, chopped
- 3 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp Nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp Nutritional yeast (additional for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Cook the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Once cooked, drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water, and set aside.
Step 2
In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, and sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 3
Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour, stirring continuously to form a roux. Cook the roux for about 2 minutes without letting it brown.
Step 4
Slowly add the unsweetened almond milk to the roux, whisking constantly to avoid any lumps. Allow the sauce to simmer and thicken for 5 minutes.
Step 5
Stir in the nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
Step 6
If the sauce is too thick, gradually add the reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is reached.
Step 7
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, and gently fold to ensure the pasta is thoroughly coated.
Step 8
Serve the pasta warm, garnished with fresh parsley and an additional sprinkle of nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1000.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 931.9 |
| Total Fat 35.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3008.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 125.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.6g | |
| Protein 26.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 175.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 940.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 670.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories