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Healthy Vegan Pink Pasta

Creamy Healthy Vegan Pink Pasta That's Colorful and Delicious

This Healthy Vegan Pink Pasta is a vibrant and nutritious dish that delivers maximum flavor with wholesome ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Soaking Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Raw Cashews Soak in water for at least 4 hours.
  • 1 medium Beetroot Roasted for sweet depth.
  • 1 Shallot Sauté until fragrant.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Adds robust flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Pure Maple Syrup Provides balanced sweetness.
  • 1 tbsp Basil Fresh or dried.
  • 1 tbsp Oregano Fresh or dried.
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Adjust for heat preference.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Black Pepper Essential for seasoning.
For the Pasta
  • 12 oz Pasta Cooked al dente.
Optional Garnishes
  • to taste Fresh Herbs For garnish.
  • to taste Vegan Parmesan For topping.
  • 1 cup Additional Roasted Vegetables Like zucchini or bell peppers.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking tray
  • Blender
  • large pan
  • pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking tray with aluminum foil.
  2. Wrap the beetroot in foil, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Roast for 50-60 minutes.
  3. Soak the raw cashews in cold water for at least 4 hours.
  4. Drain and rinse the soaked cashews under cold water.
  5. Blend the roasted beetroot with soaked cashews and salt until smooth.
  6. Cook pasta al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  7. Sauté shallots and black pepper in vegan butter until translucent, then add garlic.
  8. Add the blended beet-cashew mixture, pasta water, maple syrup, and spices to the pan. Heat through.
  9. Toss the drained pasta with the sauce, adding more pasta water if needed.
  10. Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs, vegan Parmesan, or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, and customizable with various vegetables or proteins.

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