Creamy Vegan Spinach Pasta

Front angle view on a bowl of vegan creamy spinach pasta made with lemon and basil.

5 from 1 vote

This ultra-easy creamy vegan spinach pasta is done quickly, uses only simple ingredients and is incredibly versatile. The richness of the dairy-free white creamy sauce is addictive and the chewy bites from wilted spinach so amazing. Great weeknight healthy dinner recipe for the whole family!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: creamy pasta, dinner, healthy, Vegan, vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 427kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

12 oz pasta of your choice I used tagliatelle noodles
2 cups unsweetened plain plant-based milk I used oat milk from Oatly
3 tbsp nutritional yeast
2 tbsp flour all-purpose or whole wheat
½ tsp salt or to taste
3-4 cloves of garlic crushed
5 oz fresh baby spinach
1 tbsp lemon juice or to taste
⅓-½ cup fresh basil roughly chopped

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and then, cook the pasta al dente. Drain well.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, flour, nutritional yeast and salt. Set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, then make the sauce. Warm up a large non-stick pan with a little oil and add the garlic. Cook on medium heat while stirring almost constantly for about 1 minute (don't let the garlic burn!). Then, add the spinach and cook until wilted, 2-3 minutes.
Pour the milk mixture in the pan and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and then, let it cook for about 5 minutes or until thicker.
Stir in the fresh basil and lemon juice and cook for 1-2 minutes to let the basil wilt. Add the cooked pasta and combine. Adjust salt and lemon to taste and serve with freshly ground black pepper. Enjoy!

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Notes

Storage: keep leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. To reheat, add a splash of milk and warm up in the microwave or the stove.
You can add more vegetables or plant-based protein if desired, such as mushrooms, tofu, cannellini beans or blackened tofu. Check out the blog post, I share tons of ideas!
To make this recipe gluten-free, then use GF pasta and GF flour.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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