There are different types of pasta recipes, however, it would be difficult to choose the best vegan pasta recipe. Truth is, any pasta made with the right sauce can qualify as perfect!
To make this vegan pasta with tomatoes & spinach recipe, I used Cavatappi pasta. I also added white wine and lemon juice for a unique taste and smooth texture.
This recipe is easy to make and serve at any time of the day, however, I love to have this for breakfast. It keeps me full for a long time.
Let’s make this recipe!
Vegan Cavatappi pasta with tomatoes & spinach
Ingredients
- 250 g Cavatappi paste
- 50 ml olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic
- 250 g cherry tomatoes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 200 ml dry white wine
- 100 g baby spinach
- Juice of half a lemon
- 30 g fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Cook Cavatappi pasta in salted water to al dente.
- While cooking the pasta, make sure you constantly check the pasta to make sure it’s done. As soon as the pasta gets a tender appearance, but a white stain at the core, drain it! Even a few seconds can be the difference between al dente and flabby noodles. The cooking time of Cavatappi pasta is about 9 minutes.
- Meanwhile, chop the onion into small pieces. Add the oil to a large pan, allow the oil to heat briefly, then add the onion and cook for 8- 10 min or until softened.
- Add chopped garlic, and cook for another 1 minute.
- Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add the chopped cherry to the pan, then add the spices; salt, oregano and basil. Stir and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add white, dry wine, then stir.
- Add baby spinach. Stir and cook spinach for 2 min.
- Add cooked pasta and lemon juice, then stir. At this point, you can add extra baby spinach.
- Serve and top with parsley. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil or more lemon juice if desired.
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Health benefits of Pasta
Pasta is the perfect foundation for a healthy, nutritious, and satisfying meal. Why? For starters, pasta is the ideal partner for so many other foods, including vegetables and beans, heart-healthy fish, tomato sauce and protein-packed cheeses, poultry, and lean meats. Here are more benefits of Pasta:
Provides energy
Pasta provides glucose, a crucial fuel for your brain and muscles. Also, pasta is a good source of complex carbohydrates, thus, it releases energy at a slow and sustained level.
Cholesterol free
Pasta is very low in sodium and it is cholesterol-free. Therefore, if you are watching your cholesterol levels, then Pasta is perfect for you.
Contains folic acid
Enriched pasta is fortified with folic acid. Folic acid is essential for women of child-bearing age. A serving of dry pasta supplies the equivalent of roughly 100 micrograms of folic acid or 25% of the recommended daily intake.
Is Pasta ideal for weight loss?
While some people may try to steer clear from eating too many carbs when attempting to lose weight, a new study has revealed that eating pasta as part of a healthy diet could actually help you shed a few extra pounds if needs be. If this is the case, when are you making your next vegan pasta recipe?
Check out more awesome pasta recipes
- Easy to make vegan avocado pasta.
- This brown rice quinoa pasta is perfect for a saturday breakfast.
- The flavor of this creamy curry penne pasta will brighten your my mood!
- Easy to make brown rice pasta with broccoli and kale.
- Get creative with vegan brown rice crackers, vegan coconut ice-cream and vegan frozen raspberries yogurt bars.
I am a yogi with a smoldering passion for nutrition and healthy living. I have been a Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach for over 11 years and now I want to help you. My mission is to inspire as many people as I can to expand their awareness and broaden their horizons by giving a voice to the choices that create abundant, radiant health. Here I share deliciously simple plant-based recipes, nutrition resources, detox tips, and a glimpse into my whole lifestyle.
