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Vegan Creamy Lemon Pasta
Simple and easy vegan pasta made with coconut cream, olive oil, lemon, garlic, salt, and pepper. Ready in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 788 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 12 oz linguine or spaghetti
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4-6 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 large lemons juiced
- 14 oz coconut cream one can
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package directions.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add in the lemon zest, juice, and coconut cream. Allow the sauce to simmer for a minute, then season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
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Notes
- use fresh lemon and fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- you may use avocado oil in place of olive oil.
- this pasta is made vegan by using coconut cream (in a can). For a non-vegan option, you may use cream cheese or half and half.
- for ane even healthier version, use chickpea or lentil pasta.
Nutrition Information
Calories
788kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
77g
(26%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
49g
(75%)
Saturated Fat
33g
(165%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Sodium
599mg
(25%)
Potassium
646mg
(18%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
43IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
36mg
(40%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 788
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 788kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 77g | 26% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 49g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat | 33g | 165% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Sodium | 599mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 646mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 43IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 36mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.