Description
This creamy vegan fettuccine features a flavorful sun-dried tomato sauce with hints of garlic, balsamic vinegar, and coconut cream. Perfectly tossed with arugula and herbs for a wholesome Italian-inspired meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 servings gluten-free fettuccine
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups fresh cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups baby arugula
- ½ cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 7 oz full-fat canned coconut milk (thick cream)
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup water or vegetable broth
- salt and black pepper to taste
- vegan parmesan for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil water in a pot and cook gluten-free fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a heated skillet, add water, broth, or oil. Sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 2 minutes, adding water as needed.
- Caramelize Flavors: Mix in Italian seasoning, balsamic vinegar, and tomato paste. Cook for 2-3 minutes until caramelized.
- Simmer Sauce: Add cherry tomatoes and water to the skillet. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes until tomatoes are soft, then smash them with a spoon.
- Make it Creamy: Stir in coconut milk and nutritional yeast, seasoning with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until thickened.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Drain pasta and add it to the skillet. Toss with arugula until well combined.
- Serve: Top with parsley and optional vegan parmesan before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of broth to refresh sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: vegan pasta, sun-dried tomato, coconut cream, dairy-free, gluten-free fettuccine, Italian-inspired