Vegan Spaghetti with Cheese

Indulge in the creamy, satisfying goodness of Vegan Spaghetti with Cheese, a plant-based twist on a comfort-food classic. This recipe combines gluten-free spaghetti (if preferred), juicy sautéed cherry tomatoes, and a luscious, dairy-free cheese sauce made with unsweetened almond milk, nutritional yeast, and a hint of lemon juice for tangy depth. The velvety sauce thickened with tapioca starch or cornstarch perfectly coats the pasta, while fresh basil adds a fragrant, herbal finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy vegan pasta is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests with its rich flavor and wholesome ingredients. Delicious, dairy-free, and utterly satisfying—you’ll never miss the traditional version!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 oz Spaghetti (gluten-free if needed)
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1.5 cups Unsweetened almond milk (or other plant milk)
• 0.5 cups Nutritional yeast
• 2 tbsp Tapioca starch or cornstarch
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and release their juices. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

In a small saucepan, whisk together the almond milk, nutritional yeast, tapioca starch (or cornstarch), lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Heat the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens into a creamy sauce. This should take about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Combine the cooked spaghetti, sautéed tomatoes, and the vegan cheese sauce in the skillet. Toss everything together until well coated. If the sauce is too thick, add the reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 6

Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and garnish with chopped fresh basil.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your Vegan Spaghetti with Cheese!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1156.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1009.4

Total Fat 35.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2645.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 142.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.3g	0%
Total Sugars 11.7g
Protein 30.5g	0%

Vitamin D 150.0IU	0%
Calcium 813.7mg	0%
Iron 9.5mg	0%
Potassium 1460.0mg	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: 31.7%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 56.2%