Creamy Roasted Pepper Pasta that is also vegan.
This is really such a great tasting meal idea!
Creamy Roasted Pepper Pasta
This creamy pasta is a delicious and easy vegan meal idea that is a perfect recipe for a great tasting dinner.
I like that this creamy pasta recipe tastes so good even without the usual dairy ingredients added to it.
Did you try my Creamy Vegan Pasta With Spinach and Artichokes?
That vegan pasta recipe has a similar creamy sauce but, with spinach and artichokes.
This tasty creamy vegan recipe features roasted peppers.
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This recipe is perfect for anyone asking how do you make something creamy without dairy.
Those of us who are familiar with creamy pasta sauces know that there is dairy added to those sauces to make them creamy. That dairy is usually heavy cream in addition to butter.
This pasta recipe uses alternatives to those dairy products.
We will use a sauce made with cashews that have been softened. Cashews (or similar nuts) are common in vegan sauces in case your are new to the lifestyle.
People ask me what kind of pasta is vegan.
To be honest, it is usually what is paired with the pasta that is not friendly to the vegan diet rather than the pasta. However, there is some pasta out there that is made with eggs and thus, is not vegan.
Here is how to know if your pasta is indeed vegan.
If you want a standard kind of pasta only in vegan form, simply read the packaging and look for anything, such as eggs, that is listed in the ingredient list. Another option is to use a chickpea, black bean or similar kind of pasta (do read the packaging to be sure).
Creamy Roasted Pepper Pasta
Tips for making vegan pasta.
I just mentioned that you should make sure that your pasta is indeed vegan by reading the ingredient listing. Or, you can use a chickpea, black bean or similar kind of pasta (do read the packaging to be sure).
Here are some more great tips for you.
- Yes, this is a recipe that includes a vegan cream sauce. You could however, use an already prepared vegan pasta sauce for this recipe instead of making your own. Simply combine it with the red peppers as described in the instructions below.
- I would agree that sometimes a vegan recipe can seem bland especially if you are use to the regular nonvegan recipe that it is replacing. Because everyone has their own kind of taste, I suggest Seasonings as desired. This can include Italian Seasonings, Salt, and/or Pepper. I like a Mediterranean Diet Seasoning Blend that has little or no added salt.
- This creamy sauce recipe can easily be made in a blender or food processor. I like using a powerful blender such as a Vitamix.
I know that I will be asked why do you soak cashews.
The sauce in this recipe included cashews because, they can replicate the texture and moisture that dairy products would normally add to a sauce recipe such as this one. Soaking cashews softens them up to a point that they can be easily used as a sauce or a dip.
For this recipe, we will use a ‘quickie’ method of soaking rather than the usual overnight method.
To soften the cashews for this recipe I like to soak the cashews in hot water for two hours.
Alternatively, some folks will boil their cashews for twenty minutes (I have not tried this) in order to soften them.
You may be wondering which pasta is best for cream sauce.
As a general ‘rule of thumb’, the thicker the sauce the wider or thicker the noodle should be.
For this recipe, I like a thick noodle pasta like Spaghettoni, or thick spaghetti.
By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.
- Teriyaki Chickpea Lettuce Wraps.
- Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts.
- 20 Minute Chili Garlic Tofu Stir Fry.
- Mediterranean Diet friendly Vegan Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl.
- Oven Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower.
- Vegan Black Bean Brownies.
- Rainbow Couscous Salad.
- How to Follow the Mediterranean Diet.
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Creamy Roasted Pepper Pasta
Creamy Roasted Pepper Pasta
As mentioned, because this is a vegan recipe we will use cashews instead of a heavy cream.
To soften the cashews for this recipe I like to soak the cashews in hot water for two hours.
Alternatively, some folks will boil their cashews for twenty minutes (I have not tried this) in order to soften them.
You will also need a vegan pasta.
you should make sure that your pasta is indeed vegan by reading the ingredient listing. Or, you can use a chickpea, black bean or similar kind of pasta (do read the packaging to be sure).
Ingredients needed to make Creamy Roasted Pepper Pasta
- Cashews (raw)– 1 cup soaked (see above for how to soak cashews).
- Pasta– 1 pound (16 ounces).
- Garlic– 3 cloves.
- Water- 2 cups.
- Nutritional Yeast-¼ cup.
- Roasted Red Bell Pepper– ½ cup.
- Vegan Butter– 2 tablespoons.
- Corn flour– 2 tablespoons. Feel free to sub in Arrowroot, Ground Flaxseeds, or Psyllium Husk as needed in amounts.
-
Seasonings as desired.
This can include Italian Seasonings, Mediterranean Diet Seasoning Blend, Salt,
and/or Pepper.
How to make vegan roasted pepper sauce.
- Soften your cashews using your preferred method. I use the two hour soak in hot water for this recipe. Also, prepare the pasta as indicated on the packaging.
- In a blender or food processor, blend or process the softened cashews, garlic, water, nutritional yeast, and roasted peppers until creamy. Stop to scrape down the sides as needed and season as desired as needed.
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the vegan butter. Then stir in the corn flour or choice of alternative (read packaging of alternative for proper amount to use).
- When the flour begins to turn golden brown (three to four minutes, an alternative may not brown the same), you can blend in the red pepper sauce from the blender or food processor. Do this slowly, whisking as you go. You can add any desired seasonings here as well.
- Continue whisking as the sauce cooks to break up any lumps. Allow the sauce to simmer (five minutes at most) and then serve with your cooked pasta.
- Store the leftover in a closed container for up to a week.
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Creamy Roasted Pepper Pasta is a delicious and easy vegan meal idea that is a perfect recipe for a great tasting dinner.
Creamy Roasted Pepper Pasta
Ingredients
- Cashews raw– 1 cup soaked
- Pasta– 1 pound 16 ounces.
- Garlic– 3 cloves.
- Water- 2 cups.
- Nutritional Yeast-¼ cup.
- Roasted Red Bell Pepper– ½ cup.
- Vegan Butter– 2 tablespoons.
- Corn flour– 2 tablespoons.
- Seasonings as desired. This can include Italian Seasonings Mediterranean Diet Seasoning Blend, Salt, and/or Pepper.
Instructions
- Soften your cashews using your preferred method. I use the two hour soak in hot water for this recipe. Also, prepare the pasta as indicated on the packaging.
- In a blender or food processor, blend or process the softened cashews, garlic, water, nutritional yeast, and roasted peppers until creamy. Stop to scrape down the sides as needed and season as desired as needed.
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the vegan butter. Then stir in the corn flour or choice of alternative (read packaging of alternative for proper amount to use).
- When the flour begins to turn golden brown (three to four minutes, an alternative may not brown the same), you can blend in the red pepper sauce from the blender or food processor. Do this slowly, whisking as you go. You can add any desired seasonings here as well.
- Continue whisking as the sauce cooks to break up any lumps. Allow the sauce to simmer (five minutes at most) and then serve with your cooked pasta.
- Store the leftover in a closed container for up to a week.
Recipe Notes
To soften the cashews for this recipe I like to soak the cashews in hot water for two hours.
Alternatively, some folks will boil their cashews for twenty minutes (I have not tried this) in order to soften them. You will also need a vegan pasta.
you should make sure that your pasta is indeed vegan by reading the ingredient listing. Or, you can use a chickpea, black bean or similar kind of pasta (do read the packaging to be sure).
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Nutrition
Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!
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