Vegan Creamy Spinach Penne is a decadent pasta dish that combines al dente penne with a velvety cashew-based spinach sauce, creating a luscious and indulgent texture. The creamy sauce, enriched with garlic and nutritional yeast, imparts savory depth to the dish, showcasing the richness that plant-based ingredients can offer. This cruelty-free spin on classic comfort food proves that creamy and satisfying pasta can be achieved without dairy, celebrating the delicious possibilities of vegan cuisine.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cup Penne Pasta
- 1/4 cup of water from boiled pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp corn starch
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 1/2 cup unsweetened dairy free milk
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic & herb seasoning
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- Pinch of chili flakes
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/4 cup of any white shredded dairy free vegan cheese
Instructions:
- Boil pasta until al dente and reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a pan on medium heat and mix in corn starch until it is dissolved.
- Add in milk and pasta water.
- Stir in cheese until melted.
- Mix in nutritional yeast, parsley, chili flakes, black pepper and stir until all ingredients are combined.
- Mix in penne and spinach for all to be coated in sauce.
- *Add salt to taste and enjoy while hot.
