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Creamy One Pot Green Pasta

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A delicious one-pot wonder recipe featuring several green veggies, pesto, and rigatoni.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword 15 minute recipe, easy veggie pasta sauce, green pasta, one pot pasta dish, pasta sauce, plant based pasta, quick meals, quick vegan recipe, quickies, vegan pasta dish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 573.2
Author carleigh

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 400 gram rigatoni one pack
  • 3¾ cups vegetable broth homemade or store-bought
  • 1½ cups broccoli chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 handful spinach
  • 1 handful basil leaves chopped
  • 1 cup zucchini grated
  • ⅓ cup vegan pesto
  • ½ cup vegan cream or coconut milk
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp vegan cream cheese optional

Instructions

  • Add the pasta to a large saucepan and pour over the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil over high heat, and then lower to medium-low and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes, until the pasta has absorbed some of the water and is half cooked. 
  • Add the vegetables, vegan cream, and pesto. Cover, and cook for an additional 8 minutes, until the pasta is cooked and the sauce is creamy. You can add an additional tablespoon of vegan cream cheese if you want a creamier pasta.
  • Divide between bowls and enjoy immediately. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 573.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 91.1g | Protein: 18.4g | Fat: 15.7g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 1.7mg | Sodium: 1105.8mg | Potassium: 639.4mg | Fiber: 7.7g | Sugar: 9.3g | Vitamin A: 2166.4IU | Vitamin C: 66.3mg | Calcium: 104.2mg | Iron: 3.6mg