CREAMY VEGAN GARLIC PASTA WITH ROASTED TOMATOES

Creamy Vegan Garlic Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes image

A pasta dish drenched with a dairy-free creamy sauce that will leave the whole crew asking for more. For extra creaminess use any Almond Breeze Almond-Cashew Blend instead of Almond Breeze Unsweetened Original.

Provided by Almond Breeze

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Almond Breeze

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 cups grape tomatoes, halved
Olive oil for roasting tomatoes
Sea salt to taste
10 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium shallots, diced
Ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or as needed
2 ½ cups Almond Breeze Unsweetened Original OR any Almond Breeze Almond-Cashew Blend
Chopped fresh basil for garnish
Vegan grated Parmesan-style topping

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F; toss tomatoes in a bit of olive oil and sea salt. Place cut side up on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes while you prepare the rest of the dish. Then set aside.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions. When done, drain, cover and set aside.
In the meantime, prepare the sauce. In a large skillet over medium-low heat, add 1 Tbsp olive oil and the garlic and shallot. Add a pinch of salt and black pepper and stir frequently, cooking for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Stir in 3 tablespoons flour (or as needed to thicken) and mix with a whisk. Once combined, slowly whisk in the almond milk a little at a time so clumps don't form. Add another healthy pinch of salt and black pepper, bring to a simmer and continue cooking for another 4-5 minutes to thicken. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. (Optional: You can also add a few shakes of vegan parmesan for extra flavor at this time if you wish)
If you want an ultra creamy sauce, transfer sauce to a blender (or use an immersion blender) to blend the sauce until creamy and smooth. Place back in pan and reduce heat to a low simmer until desired thickness is reached.
Once the sauce is to your desired thickness, taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Then add pasta and roasted tomatoes and stir.
Serve immediately and garnish with extra black pepper, fresh basil and/or vegan parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.9 calories, Carbohydrate 71.2 g, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 242.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g