Description
Vegan Creamy Tomato Pasta uses pantry staples, is Meatless Monday approved, and ready in under 30 minutes. The creamy, yet dairy-free sauce, uses just 6 simple ingredients. A can of coconut milk is the secret! Topped with easy crispy, garlic bread crumbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegan Creamy Tomato Sauce
- 1 lb pasta, such as penne, farfalle, or rotini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 6oz can tomato paste
- 1 14oz can coconut milk, full fat or reduced fat
- salt and pepper, to taste
- Dried parsley, red pepper flakes, garlic salt etc. Optional spice additions
Crispy Garlic Breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- salt and pepper
Instructions
Creamy Tomato Pasta
- Set a large pot of water to boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions. Before draining the pasta, save about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- In a large, deep skillet heat the olive oil over medium-high. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant. Add the entire can of tomato paste, stir and cook until dark red. Add the coconut milk, a pinch of salt and pepper and continue to stir while cooking.
- Once the sauce is smooth is combined, allow to simmer for about 5 minutes. Taste, and adjust seasonings if needed. I love using just salt and pepper, but you can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a sprinkle of dried herbs.
- Lower the heat and fold in the drained pasta. If needed, add a little bit of the pasta water to loosen up the sauce.
Crispy Garlic Bread Crumbs
- While the tomato sauce is simmering. Make the bread crumbs.
- In a small skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, bread crumbs and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir and toast the bread crumbs for 2-3 minutes until the bread crumbs are golden brown and fragrant. Be careful not to burn. Immediately either sprinkle the bread crumbs over the pasta or pour into a bowl. You don't want to keep the bread crumbs in the hot skillet because they may burn.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Meatless Monday
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
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