Creamy Vegan Pasta: Comfort Food Bliss — Becoming You

Name: Creamy Vegan Pasta: Comfort Food Bliss — Becoming You
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 16 oz penne pasta (choose whole grain or gluten-free, depending); 1 Tbsp olive oil (or water/vegetable broth for an oil-free option); Additional 1/4 cup water or vegetable broth for sautéing veggies if needed (for both oil and oil-free options); 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp crushed red pepper (add with garlic for a deeper flavor or later in the process for a milder heat; see note); 1 yellow, orange, or red bell pepper, diced (optional); 1 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced or diced (optional); 2 cans full-fat coconut milk; 2 cups vegetable stock or 2 cups water with 2 vegan bouillon cubes; 1 tbsp dried basil (or fresh equivalent, added at the end) OR 3 Tbsp fresh basil (to be added at the end); 1 tbsp dried mint (or 3 tbsp fresh mint to be added at the end); 1 tbsp dried mint (or fresh equivalent, added at the end); 2 tbsp tamari; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste); 1 tsp white wine vinegar (optional); 2 large handfuls of spinach (optional); 1 Tbsp arrowroot powder or cornstarch mixed with 2 Tbsp water

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

With a velvety-smooth, creamy, and addictingly irresistible taste, you're going to have a hard time believing this sauce is vegan. It's comfort food bliss served over penne pasta.

Updated at: Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:43:32 GMT