Description
Creamy 5-Ingredient Vegan Pasta elevates simple ingredients into a luxurious Mediterranean-inspired dish. Silky noodles dance with rich cashew sauce, delivering pure comfort without complex preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta Base:
- 200 grams (7.05 ounces) spaghetti
Main Protein and Flavor:
- 3 rashers vegan bacon, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Creamy and Seasoning Components:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 120 grams (4.23 ounces) vegan cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley (or fresh basil)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a generously salted water bath in a substantial pot, bringing it to a rolling boil. Submerge the spaghetti and cook until it reaches a tender yet firm consistency, typically 8-10 minutes.
- Simultaneously, warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over gentle heat. Introduce diced vegan bacon and minced garlic, sautéing until the aromas become pronounced and the bacon develops a slight crispness.
- Transform the pan’s contents by incorporating vegan cream cheese and a ladleful of starchy pasta water. Whisk continuously, creating a silky, uniform sauce that clings seductively to the pasta strands.
- Carefully drain the cooked spaghetti, reserving a touch of cooking liquid. Transfer the pasta directly into the creamy sauce, using tongs to ensure each strand becomes lavishly coated with the velvety mixture.
- Elevate the dish’s flavor profile by seasoning with freshly ground black pepper, a pinch of salt, and a sprinkle of aromatic herbs. Gently fold to distribute the seasonings evenly, then plate immediately to preserve the sauce’s luxurious texture and warmth.
Notes
- Choose gluten-free pasta like chickpea or brown rice varieties to make the dish celiac-friendly.
- Use nutritional yeast instead of vegan cream cheese for a lighter, lower-fat alternative that still provides rich, cheesy flavor.
- Swap bacon with crispy roasted chickpeas or smoked tofu for added protein and crunch without compromising the creamy texture.
- Reserve extra pasta water to adjust sauce consistency, ensuring a sil
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg