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Marry Me Pasta

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The vegan version of creamy tomato pasta recipe that took the internet by storm
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword easy vegan meals, easy veggie pasta sauce, marry me pasta, one pot pasta dish, pasta sauce, quick meals, quick vegan recipe, vegan marry me pasta, vegan pasta dish, vegan pasta recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 693
Author carleigh

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 16 oz whole wheat linguine
  • 1 tbsp olive oil optional
  • 1 red onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • ¾ cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • ½ cup vegan cheese shredded, optional
  • ½ cup pasta water
  • 1 handful fresh basil

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, reserving at least 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  • Add the onion to a pan with 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil or water, until translucent, approximately 2 minutes.
  • Add the garlic, spices and tomato paste, and stir until fragrant, approximately 2 minutes. Add the cherry tomatoes and vegetable broth. Cover, and allow to cook for 3 minutes, until the tomatoes have bursted. 
  • Add the coconut milk and vegan cheese if using. Stir until a creamy sauce is formed. 
  • Add cooked pasta and fresh basil. Stir until the pasta is coated in the sauce, and add the reserved pasta water if needed. Serve immediately. 

Nutrition

Calories: 693kcal | Carbohydrates: 98.5g | Protein: 20.9g | Fat: 25.8g | Saturated Fat: 14.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.3g | Sodium: 951.8mg | Potassium: 682.6mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7.4g | Vitamin A: 442.9IU | Vitamin C: 13.9mg | Calcium: 89.6mg | Iron: 4.9mg