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Vegan Red Pepper Pasta With Olive Gremolata

This Vegan Red Pepper Pasta features easy roasted sweet red pepper sauce tossed with fettuccine and a simple Olive Gremolata. It's a super quick and satisfying recipe that you can make on a whim. Perfect for lunch or late dinner.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 469 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Fettuccine pasta other type of pasta is fine too
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable broth
  • ½ medium onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 16 oz Roasted Bell Peppers
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¾ c plant milk* see Note 1
  • ½ c walnuts finely chopped
  • ½ c kalamata olives finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • salt, pepper

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add Fettuccine and cook al dente or until ready, about 7-10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, remove roasted bell peppers from a jar and drain them (save a liquid from a jar). Add peppers to a high speed blender along with ⅛ cup of liquid from a jar and blend until pureed. (You may want to add more liquid if the sauce is too thick).
  3. Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet and over medium heat. Add onion, ½ teaspoon of salt and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 more seconds.
  4. Stir in pureed peppers, Cayenne pepper, Italian seasoning, Maple syrup, smoked paprika and plant milk and simmer on low for 5 minutes. Taste the sauce to check if it needs more seasoning.
  5. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine walnuts, olives and zest.
  6. Drain cooked pasta reserving 1 cup of cooking water and toss pasta into the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add cooking water, 2 tablespoons at a time.
  7. Distribute pasta among serving bowls, sprinkle with Gremolata and enjoy!

Notes

  • I used a combo of coconut and almond milk. If you want a richer and creamier sauce, add coconut milk. 
  • Plant Milk

Nutrition Information

Calories 469kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 47.5g (16%) Protein 11.7g (23%) Fat 26.8g (41%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 410mg (17%) Potassium 348mg (10%) Fiber 3.2g (13%) Sugar 7.4g (15%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 469

% Daily Value*

Calories 469kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 47.5g 16%
Protein 11.7g 23%
Fat 26.8g 41%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 410mg 17%
Potassium 348mg 7%
Fiber 3.2g 13%
Sugar 7.4g 15%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.