Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
Total Time
20 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 12-ounce box spaghetti noodles cooked according to package directions (gluten-free, if necessary )
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 25.5-ounce jar marinara sauce (any flavor you prefer, though plain or tomato basil work best)
- 1 13.5-ounce can coconut cream (or heavy cream if not vegan or dairy-free)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped (plus more to garnish, optionally)
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional) (add if you want a spicy kick!)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt or pink salt
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Preparation
Step 1
Cook pasta.
Step 2
While preparing the sauce, cook pasta according to package directions.
Step 3
Saute garlic.
Step 4
In a large skillet over medium heat add oil and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes or until garlic is turning golden.
Step 5
Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 6
Turn the heat to medium-high and to the skillet add marinara sauce, coconut cream, basil, red chili flakes (if using), black pepper and salt. Bring to boil, reduce to a simmer (medium-low heat) and simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 7
Add noodles. Toss to coat.
Step 8
Turn off heat and pour cooked noodles into the skillet. Toss to coat the pasta with the sauce.
Step 9
Enjoy!
Step 10
Optionally serve with more fresh basil. Enjoy!
Step 11
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