Description
Creamy Vegan Pasta is a delicious, healthy, and simple dish packed with nutrients from vegetables and white beans, perfect for a quick dinner or lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups small shell pasta
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 5 cups broccoli florets, chopped stems, and leaves
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- 1½ cups cooked white beans, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup vegetable broth, more as needed
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the white beans, broth, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, nutritional yeast, minced garlic, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped broccoli stems and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes or until tender.
- Add the broccoli florets and leaves. Pour in a splash of water or vegetable broth. Cover and turn off the heat. Allow the broccoli to steam for 2 to 3 minutes until tender but still bright green.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet and stir in ¾ of the sauce. If the sauce is too dry, add more broth. Season with additional salt, pepper, and lemon juice as desired.
- Portion the pasta into bowls. Divide the remaining sauce on top of each bowl. Finish with toasted pine nuts and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, swap the small shell pasta for gluten-free pasta. You can also add cooked chickpeas or other legumes for additional protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan, pasta, healthy, cream sauce, broccoli, quick dinner