This creamy vegan pasta is the perfect weeknight meal and one of our favorite vegan recipes!
Recipe by Jeanine Donofrio on January 1, 2025
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT20M
Total time: PT18M
Rating
5 stars (61 reviews)
Keywords
vegan recipes
Ingredients
Creamy vegan pasta sauce
2½ cups small shell pasta
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion (chopped)
5 cups broccoli florets (chopped stems, and leaves)
¼ cup toasted pine nuts
Lemon wedges (for serving)
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Categories
Main Course
pasta
Cuisine
American
Steps
Make the sauce.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare the pasta according to the instructions on the package, cooking until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the chopped broccoli stems and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Add the broccoli florets and leaves and a splash of water or vegetable broth. Cover and turn off the heat. Allow the broccoli to steam for 2 to 3 minutes or until tender but still bright green. Add the pasta, then stir in ¾ of the sauce, adding more broth if the sauce is too dry.
Season to taste with more salt, pepper and lemon juice, as desired, and portion into bowls. Divide the remaining sauce onto each bowl. Top with the pine nuts and serve with lemon wedges on the side.