From thick udon in Japan to macaroni and cheese in the US to baby fine capellini in Italy, beloved pasta and noodle dishes can be found all over the world. But is pasta actually vegan? And are noodles and pasta the same thing? Here’s everything you need to know. Pasta versus noodles The terms “pasta” … [Read more…]
Adding beans to pasta makes for an extra-satiating meal, so this recipe from the Fast Easy Cheap Vegan cookbook is the perfect dish for meal-prepping since it can stretch for days worth of meals. What you need: 1 (14-ounce) package spaghetti1 tablespoon oil from jar of sun-dried tomatoes1 yellow onion, chopped4 cloves garlic, minced or … [Read more…]
Weeknight meals don’t need to be boring! This easy, foolproof pasta dish from the Mushrooms cookbook comes together in under an hour and is packed with healthful ingredients. What you need: For the pasta: 2 tablespoons canola oil¼ cup finely chopped shallots1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic1 tablespoon white wine vinegar½ cup vegetable broth1 tablespoon cashew butter 1 … [Read more…]
This quick and light pasta with aromatic, fresh herbs from the 15-Minute Vegan Meals cookbook is endlessly adaptable by adding your favorite vegan cheeses, crispy vegan chicken, or a splash of white wine to the sauce. What you need: 1 (8-ounce) angel hair pasta3 teaspoons salt, divided⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs 1 large shallot, finely chopped2 tablespoons … [Read more…]
Serve up this slightly nutty, buttery pasta from the Plantiful cookbook with grilled tempeh or breaded tofu for a complete plant-based meal. What you need: 1 (12-ounce) package tagliatelle pasta¾ cup raw cashews, soaked overnight, rinsed, and drained¾ cup vegan milk1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon vegan butter2 cloves garlic, mincedGrated zest of 1 lemon, plus … [Read more…]