Creamy Basil and Sun-Dried Tomato Vegan Pasta

Submitted by Megannnnnnnn

"from La Dolce Vegan"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 8 ounces whole wheat pasta, dry
• 8 sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 (300 g) package firm silken tofu
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1⁄4 cup fresh basil, tightly packed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces

directions

1. Cook pasta.
2. While pasta is cooking, blend tomatoes, tofu, garlic, basil, and salt in a food processor or blender until smooth.
3. Set aside.
4. When pasta is almost done, add broccoli to pasta water and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
5. Drain and return pasta/broccoli to pot.
6. Add sauce and toss well.
7. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[Mel_C]

Newly vegan and have been looking for something to satisfy my dairy craving. This absolutely did the trick! It was delicious and felt like I was eating something creamy and off limits. Didn't add all the sauce to the pasta because I felt it would be a little rich for my taste. I did make some crostini and spread the leftover sauce on them, amazing! This recipe is great as is but I will be using the sauce as a dip/spread with veggies and on sandwiches as well.

 

[lintlady]

Very tasty and easy. I was just put on a vegan diet and this really hit the spot!

 

[januarybride]

I felt like this needed a little more oomph and my final version was definitely 5 stars. I sauteed about 3T of onion with the garlic in a little of the sun dried tomato oil and then added that into the sauce. I also added 1 veggie bouillon cube and about 3T of rice milk to thin it out. I didn't have quite enough basil (literally cleaned off my plants which are done for the year) and so I added a little fresh oregano which was a fine addition. I also sauteed 4 baby bella mushrooms and added those to the sauce. My tofu was soft silken in nature which I would do again. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Hallaca]

Very satisfying! A nice simple recipe which is great for cheese/cream sauce cravings.

 

[billybolo]

Super quick to make. I added some hot pepper flakes and spiced it up a bit.