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Easy Vegan Pasta

Easy Vegan Pasta

The ultimate comfort food for plant-based eaters, Easy Vegan Pasta is a simple yet flavorful dish that will satisfy your cravings. With just a handful of ingredients, it's a perfect weeknight dinner that comes together in no time. Enjoy this creamy, hearty meal that everyone will love!
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound dry pasta any type you like
  • 1 25 oz. jar marinara sauce most are vegan, but check the label for no added sugar, too
  • 1 pound assorted vegetables like zucchini, tomatoes, and red onion
  • olive oil as needed
  • 1/4 cup prepared hummus
  • salt to taste

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Skillet
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
  2. While the water is heating up, chop your assorted vegetables.
  3. Arrange the chopped vegetables in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Drizzle them with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  4. Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven at 400ºF until tender.
  5. Once the pasta is cooked, drain the water in a colander and set it aside.
  6. In the same large pot you used for the pasta, reduce the heat to medium and add the marinara sauce and hummus. Stir to create a creamy sauce.
  7. Add the roasted vegetables and cooked pasta to the sauce. Toss everything together.
  8. Season to taste with additional salt, if needed.
  9. Serve the Easy Vegan Pasta warm. Top with cashew Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

Leftover Easy Vegan Pasta can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water.