Creamy Vegan Pasta: Comfort Food Bliss — Becoming You With Julie

Name: Creamy Vegan Pasta: Comfort Food Bliss — Becoming You With Julie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian, European, 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 crimini 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: Tue, 09 Jul 2024 20:02:19 GMT