Vegan spinach basil tomato pasta made with fresh herbs, juicy tomatoes, and tender spinach. A quick, healthy plant-based dinner.
⏱ Time
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
🧺 Ingredients
- 12 oz (340 g) pasta of choice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup pasta water (as needed)
- Vegan parmesan, for serving (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
Firstly, cook pasta according to package instructions and reserve some pasta water.
Next, heat olive oil in a pan and sauté garlic until fragrant.
Then, add tomatoes and cook until slightly softened.
After that, stir in spinach and let it wilt gently.
Finally, toss in cooked pasta, basil, seasoning, and pasta water. Mix well and serve warm.
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Creamy Version: Add cashew cream or coconut milk.
- Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free pasta.
- Protein Boost: Add chickpeas or white beans.
- Extra Veggies: Include zucchini or mushrooms.
- Lemon Finish: Add lemon zest for brightness.
🌿 Benefits of Vegan Spinach Basil Tomato Pasta
Firstly, spinach provides iron and folate.
Secondly, tomatoes are rich in lycopene and vitamin C.
Moreover, basil offers anti-inflammatory properties.
In addition, this dish is cholesterol-free and dairy-free.
As a result, you enjoy a nourishing and flavorful meal.
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
- Firstly, skip red pepper flakes.
- Then, chop spinach finely for easy eating.
- Next, use fun pasta shapes.
- Finally, serve with mild vegan cheese or nutritional yeast.
🧮 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – Approximate)
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Protein: 11 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fat: 12 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Sugar: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
