Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

Name: Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian, European, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 12-ounce box spaghetti noodles cooked according to package directions (gluten-free, if necessary ); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 25.5-ounce jar marinara sauce (any flavor you prefer, though plain or tomato basil work best); 1 13.5-ounce can coconut cream (or heavy cream if not vegan or dairy-free); 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped (plus more to garnish, optionally)); 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional) (add if you want a spicy kick!); 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt or pink salt

5 steps

Prep:5minCook:15min

This super Creamy Vegan Pasta with Tomato and Basil is bursting with rich flavor and pleasant textures. Elevate pasta night with this comforting and vibrant sauce served over your favorite noodles!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:05:53 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories653.9 kcal (33%)

Total Fat32.2 g (46%)

Carbs80.1 g (31%)

Sugars12 g (13%)

Protein10.4 g (21%)

Sodium913.6 mg (46%)

Fiber8 g (29%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 x 12 ouncespaghetti noodles

box, cooked according to package directions, gluten-free, if necessary

2 tablespoonsolive oil

4cloves garlic

minced

1 x 25.5 ouncemarinara sauce

jar, any flavor you prefer, though plain or tomato basil work best

1 x 13.5 ouncecan coconut cream

or heavy cream if not vegan or dairy-free

½ cupfresh basil leaves

chopped, plus more to garnish, optionally

¼ teaspoonred chili flakes

optional, add if you want a spicy kick

¼ teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper

¼ teaspoonsea salt

or pink salt

Instructions

Step 1

While preparing the sauce, cook pasta according to package directions.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat add oil and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes or until garlic is turning golden.

Step 3

Turn the heat to medium-high and to the skillet add marinara sauce, coconut cream, basil, red chili flakes (if using), black pepper and salt. Bring to boil, reduce to a simmer (medium-low heat) and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 4

Turn off heat and pour cooked noodles into the skillet. Toss to coat the pasta with the sauce.

Step 5

Optionally serve with more fresh basil. Enjoy!

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