Whip up a comforting and nourishing pot of pasta with a creamy and perfectly seasoned sauce. After a long day, this is all you'll want for dinner: it's as easy to make as it is delicious!
Spinach Pasta with Zucchini-Nut Sauce [Vegan]
Calories
690
Serves
2
Ingredients
Pasta:
- 6 ounces dried regular or gluten-free fettuccine
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- Pinch of ground black pepper
Sauce:
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup blanched almonds, soaked in water, or 3/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 small zucchini (peeled or unpeeled)
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 or 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 tablespoon onion flakes
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Preparation
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- Meanwhile, blend all of the sauce ingredients in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a pot and cook the sauce over high heat for 2 minutes. Stir with a whisk and add 1/2 cup more water while cooking.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the spinach to the sauce, then cook for 2 more minutes.
- Serve the pasta with the sauce, tomatoes, and pepper.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: Calories: 690 | Carbs: 82 g | Fat: 32 g | Protein: 26 g | Sodium: 611 mg | Sugar: 7 g Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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