10-Minute Spinach Pasta Sauce
A vibrant and creamy spinach pasta sauce that can be ready in just 10 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Blending and Heating
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 oz fresh spinach (100g)
- Large handful basil
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (about one lemon)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 7 oz your favorite pasta (about 200g)
Instructions
- Blend the fresh spinach, basil, crushed garlic, lemon juice, coconut milk, nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper in a blender until smooth and creamy.
- Heat the blended mixture in a large pan over medium heat, allowing it to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Cook your pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes, reserving some cooking water.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, tossing gently to coat. Serve in bowls, garnished with basil and chili flakes if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, sauté garlic before blending or use zoodles for a lighter meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://yummyfirst.com/10-minute-spinach-pasta-sauce/