Creamy vegan spaghetti carbonara made without eggs or dairy. Moreover, it’s rich, comforting, and perfect for quick plant-based dinners.
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need (Serves 4)
- 400 g spaghetti
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
- ½ cup raw cashews, soaked and blended
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp soy sauce or tamari
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp turmeric (for color, optional)
- ½ cup vegan bacon bits or smoked mushrooms
- Fresh parsley for garnish
🔪 Preparing the Creamy Sauce
First, blend soaked cashews with plant-based milk until completely smooth.
Then, add nutritional yeast, soy sauce, black pepper, and turmeric.
Next, blend again until creamy and well combined.
🍳 How to Make Vegan Spaghetti Carbonara
To begin, cook spaghetti according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Then, sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and cook briefly.
Afterward, add vegan bacon or smoked mushrooms and cook until lightly crispy.
Next, pour in the cashew sauce and stir gently.
Finally, add cooked spaghetti and a splash of pasta water. Toss until creamy and heated through. Garnish and serve immediately.
⭐ Tips for Best Results
- Firstly, blend the sauce very smooth for a silky texture.
- Additionally, use pasta water to adjust consistency.
- Moreover, add black pepper generously for classic carbonara flavor.
- Finally, serve immediately for the creamiest result.
🔄 Variations to Try
- Nut-Free: Use oat cream or silken tofu instead of cashews
- Smoky Flavor: Add smoked paprika or liquid smoke
- Protein Boost: Add peas or tofu cubes
- Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free spaghetti
- Cheesy Version: Increase nutritional yeast
💚 Health Benefits
Cashews provide healthy fats and minerals, while nutritional yeast adds B-vitamins.
Moreover, this plant-based dish is cholesterol-free.
Because it’s made without eggs or dairy, it’s easier to digest for many people.
As a result, it’s both indulgent and nourishing.
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
- Reduce black pepper and skip onion
- Use mild plant milk
- Add peas for color and sweetness
- Serve with small pasta shapes
🥗 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – Approx.)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Fat: 17 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 380 mg