Vegan Pasta Fresca
User Reviews
5
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
295 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American, Italian-American Fussion
Vegan Pasta Fresca
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Inspired by Noodles and Company's pasta fresca, this vegan pasta recipe features tender penne, rich and sweet sauteed onion, garlic, spinach, and reduced balsamic vinegar. The result is a flavorful vegan pasta to serve as a side or entree. Add beans, vegan chicken cutlets, seitan, or tofu for an easy and satisfying weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces penne pasta dry, or other pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large red onion thinly sliced
- 5 medium cloves garlic minced
- 10 to 12 ounces grape tomatoes about 2 ½ cups, or cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ to ¾ teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- black pepper freshly cracked
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar good quality
- 3 ounces spinach about 3 cups, fresh baby
- chickpeas canned, baked; optional proteins
- White beans
- tofu
- seitan
- sausage
- 1 small lemon optional but recommended
- vegan parmesan cheese I used Violife, shaved with a peeler
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions. When the pasta is al dente, drain in a colander.
- Preheat a large saute pan or pot over medium to medium-low heat and add the oil. When hot, add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened. Reduce the heat if needed so the onion doesn't brown.
- Add the garlic and tomatoes and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes or until the tomatoes are juicy and softened. Add black pepper and ½ teaspoon fine sea salt.
- Add the balsamic vinegar and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes or until slightly reduced. Add the cooked pasta and spinach to the pan (plus any cooked protein, if using).
- Add juice from half of the lemon, if desired. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper. Remove from heat once the spinach is wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes. Top with vegan parmesan or other cheese. Serve warm with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- Store leftover pasta fresca in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
295kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Sodium
320mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Sodium | 320mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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