Description
This Vegan Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Pasta blends the richness of coconut milk with the bold, tangy flavor of sun-dried tomatoes for a cozy, dairy-free, and gluten-free meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 servings gluten-free fettuccine
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 10 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup water or vegetable broth
- 7 oz full-fat canned coconut milk (thick cream only, half a can)
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups baby arugula
- ½ cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- Vegan parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring water to a boil and cook gluten-free fettuccine according to package directions until al dente.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, add a bit of water, broth, or oil and sauté minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes for 2 minutes, adding water as needed.
- Caramelize Flavors: Stir in Italian seasoning, balsamic vinegar, and tomato paste. Cook 2–3 minutes to enhance flavor.
- Simmer Sauce: Add cherry tomatoes and water. Cover and cook 3–4 minutes until softened, then gently smash them.
- Stir in Coconut Milk: Add coconut milk and nutritional yeast. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer 5–10 minutes until thickened.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Drain pasta and toss with the sauce. Add baby arugula and mix until combined.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and vegan parmesan before serving.
Notes
Adjust creaminess by adding more or less coconut milk. Add veggies like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition. Store leftovers up to 3 days in the fridge and reheat with a splash of water. The sauce can also be frozen separately for 2–3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg