Simple Vegan Pasta
Recipe Source: Marie Antoinette
Simple Vegan Pasta is a light and flavorful dish that proves you don’t need many ingredients to create a satisfying meal. The pasta is tossed with a vibrant, plant-based sauce made from fresh tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and herbs, creating a perfectly balanced combination of savory and aromatic flavors. You can customize it by adding sautéed vegetables like zucchini, spinach, or mushrooms for extra texture and nutrition. This dish is quick and easy to prepare, making it an ideal weeknight dinner for those seeking a healthy, vegan option that doesn’t compromise on taste. Whether served with a sprinkle of nutritional yeast or fresh basil, Simple Vegan Pasta is a comforting and wholesome meal that’s both delicious and nutritious.
Difficulty: EASY
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Serving Size: 4-6 servings
Ingredients:
- ½ lb whole wheat thin spaghetti
- 1/3 c sundried tomatoes in olive oil
- ½ large yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4c roughly chopped baby spinach
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Directions:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse, and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat.Roughly chop sundried tomatoes in a mini food processor or with a knife. Add sundried tomatoes and onions to pan. Cook for 2 mins or until onions begin to soften. Add garlic. Cook another 2 minutes. Add spinach and cook until spinach is wilted and onions are tender.
- Reduce heat to low and add pasta to spinach mixture.Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, crushed red pepper, and Italian seasoning.Stir well to ensure all ingredients are combined.Serve immediately.