Description
A delicious creamy vegan pasta dish made with crushed tomatoes, vegan cream cheese, and parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces pasta (use gf, if you want to)
- 15 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 5 ounces tomato paste
- 8 ounces vegan cream cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup vegan parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- salt, pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain the canned chopped tomatoes through a fine mesh sieve or colander set over a bowl. Press gently to release excess liquid. Keep the reserved liquid — you may need it later. Set the drained tomatoes aside.
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside. Do not rinse.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and fry for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion is softened and the garlic is fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
- Add the drained tomatoes, tomato paste, chili flakes, and dried oregano. Stir well to combine and cook for 3–4 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally. The tomatoes will break down and the sauce will develop colour and intensity. If the mixture looks too thick, add a small splash of the reserved tomato liquid.
- Add the vegan cream cheese and vegan parmesan. Stir continuously for 1–2 minutes until the cream cheese has fully melted into the sauce and the texture is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss well to coat. If the sauce is thicker than desired, add a small splash of reserved tomato liquid or pasta water. Serve immediately topped with extra vegan parmesan and fresh basil if available.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add more chili flakes according to your taste.
- Fresh basil can enhance the flavor when used as a garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg