Need a dinner the whole family will love? We’ve got you covered. You’ll be the dinner hero with this flavorful and satisfying dish. Bonus: it takes less than 30 minutes total to prepare and cook! Get ready to include this as a family-favorite staple in your recipe library.
Yields4 ServingsPrep Time5 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time25 mins
Ingredients
12ozdry pasta (i.e., whole-wheat or legume)
½onion (diced)
3garlic cloves (minced, +1 as desired)
½tspred pepper flakes (optional)
12ozroasted red peppers (jarred)
1 ½cupsplant-based milk (plain, unsweetened)
1tbsporganic cornstarch
salt (optional, to taste)
ground black pepper (optional, to taste)
vegan parmezan (link in directions, or nutritional yeast)
fresh basil (chopped, to taste)
Directions
1
Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse, and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, line a skillet with a thin layer of water.
2
Add the onions, garlic, and red pepper flakes, and sauté until the onions are translucent.
3
Transfer the onion mixture to a food processor or blender, then add the peppers, plant-based milk, cornstarch, plus salt and pepper to taste, and blend until smooth.
4
Pour the sauce back into the skillet, and heat until the sauce starts to thicken.
5
Add the pasta and stir until the pasta is evenly coated.
Flour-Free Substitute 3 cups cooked quinoa for the pasta.
Add more delicious nutrition Add your favorite green vegetable, like organic kale, spinach or broccoli, and/or plant-based protein (e.g., white beans or chickpeas).
Ingredients
12ozdry pasta (i.e., whole-wheat or legume)
½onion (diced)
3garlic cloves (minced, +1 as desired)
½tspred pepper flakes (optional)
12ozroasted red peppers (jarred)
1 ½cupsplant-based milk (plain, unsweetened)
1tbsporganic cornstarch
salt (optional, to taste)
ground black pepper (optional, to taste)
vegan parmezan (link in directions, or nutritional yeast)
fresh basil (chopped, to taste)
Directions
1
Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse, and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, line a skillet with a thin layer of water.
2
Add the onions, garlic, and red pepper flakes, and sauté until the onions are translucent.
3
Transfer the onion mixture to a food processor or blender, then add the peppers, plant-based milk, cornstarch, plus salt and pepper to taste, and blend until smooth.
4
Pour the sauce back into the skillet, and heat until the sauce starts to thicken.
5
Add the pasta and stir until the pasta is evenly coated.
