5.0 from 156 votes
Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
A creamy vegan sun-dried tomato pasta that comes together in 30 minutes. Rich, garlicky, and packed with flavor—all in one pot!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 394 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne rigate
- 2 garlic cloves
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil, chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese vegan
- ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese vegan
- ¼ cup lemon juice fresh
- 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon salt to taste, plus for salting pasta water
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
- Once the pasta is cooked, in the same pot sauteè the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes in the tomatoes oil until fragrant.
- Add the ricotta, Parmesan, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix together until well combined
- Add enough of the reserved pasta water to create a creamy sauce
- Add the pasta back to the pot and cook over medium heat stirring constantly until heated through
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with red pepper flakes, basil, and more Parmesan cheese as you desire and serve immediately!
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Notes
- Save some pasta water—it’s the secret to a silky sauce.
- Sauté the garlic in sun-dried tomato oil for max flavor.
- Add fresh basil or arugula at the end for brightness.
- Toasted breadcrumbs on top = next-level texture.
- Reheat with a splash of water to bring the sauce back to life.
Nutrition Information
Calories
394kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
602mg
(25%)
Potassium
595mg
(17%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2478IU
(50%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
274mg
(27%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 394
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 394kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 602mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 595mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2478IU | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 274mg | 27% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.