Love carbs just as much as we do? You’re in luck.
From spaghetti and meatballs, to creamy carbonara, we’ve got the best vegan versions of your favorite comforting pasta dishes!
Spaghetti and easy vegan meatballs
A comfort food classic that’s ready in minutes, flavorful and with the right texture? That’s what you get and more with this spaghetti and vegan meatball dish!
Butternut squash Mac N’ Cheez
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Makes 4-5 servings
- 3 cups dry macaroni noodles
- 3 cups butternut squash, cubed
- 3/4 cup cashews, soaked overnight
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup unsweetened plant milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Directions:
- Prep two large pots with water on the stovetop. In one pot, place the butternut squash and boil until soft for 15 mins. In the other, prepare your macaroni noodles as per directions.
- Once the butternut squash is cooked, add to a blender or food processor along with the cashews, salt, plant milk, broth, nutritional yeast, garlic, and black pepper and blend until smooth.
- Once the noodles are finished, drain them and return them to the pot. Pour in your cheez sauce and stir until evenly distributed.
You can find this delightfully creamy vegan mac and cheese recipe in the Wholesome Culture cookbook, along with more than 80 other nourishing plant-based recipes.
Pea pesto pasta with sun-dried tomatoes & arugula
Fresh and flavorful, this pea pesto pasta is full of carb goodness and nourishing protein. It’s 100 percent comfort in a bowl!
Vegan garlic alfredo pasta
Rich, cheesy, and creamy (thanks to its cashew-based sauce) this vegan-take is as indulgent as an alfredo dish should be!
Vegan carbonara with zucchini cream sauce
‘Eggy’, ‘meaty’, and smoky, this vegan carbonara captures all the unique flavors you crave from the traditional dish, minus the cruelty!
What’s your go-to pasta recipe when you’re craving something comforting? Let us know in the comments below!
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