Creamy Vegan One-Pot Pasta
This creamy vegan one-pot pasta is rich, comforting, and incredibly easy to make. Cooked in one pan with a silky dairy-free sauce, this vegan pasta recipe is perfect for quick dinners and minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- For the pasta:
- 8 oz pasta penne, fettuccine, or preferred type
- For the sauce:
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup plant-based milk almond, oat, or soy
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- For creaminess:
- ¼ cup cashew cream or blended cashews
- Optional add-ins:
- Spinach
- Mushrooms
- Cherry tomatoes
- Nutritional yeast
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add vegetable broth, plant-based milk, and uncooked pasta to the pot.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender.
- Stir in cashew cream and any optional vegetables.
- Continue cooking until the sauce thickens and coats the pasta.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve warm.
Notes
- Stir occasionally to prevent pasta from sticking.
- Add extra broth if the mixture becomes too thick.
- Use nutritional yeast for a cheesy, savory flavor.
- Do not overcook to avoid mushy pasta.