🍝✨ Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta (Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta)

If you’re looking for a quick, elegant, and flavor-packed meal, this creamy sun-dried tomato pasta is the perfect choice. It combines a silky, creamy sauce with the rich sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes, enhanced by garlic and aromatic herbs for a restaurant-quality dining experience at home.

✨ An easy vegan recipe that’s bursting with flavor and perfect for a luxurious dinner in under 30 minutes.

⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes

🔥 Cook Time: 20 minutes

🍽️ Serves: 4

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🛒 Ingredients

For the Pasta

* 400 g penne pasta (or your favorite pasta)

* Water for boiling

* 1 tsp salt

For the Creamy Sauce

* ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

* 2 tbsp oil from the sun-dried tomatoes

* 4 garlic cloves, minced

* 1 cup vegan cooking cream

* 1 cup plant-based milk (oat or almond)

* 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional, for a cheesy flavor)

* 1 tsp paprika

* ½ tsp black pepper

* Salt to taste

* ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

For Garnishing

* Fresh parsley, chopped

* Red pepper flakes

* Vegan grated cheese (optional)

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Pasta

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.

Reserve ½ cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.

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2️⃣ Prepare the Sauce Base

Heat the sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes to enhance their flavor.

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3️⃣ Make the Creamy Sauce

Add the vegan cream and plant-based milk to the skillet.

Mix in the nutritional yeast, paprika, black pepper, and salt.

Stir continuously until the sauce begins to thicken and becomes smooth and creamy.

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4️⃣ Combine with the Pasta

Add the cooked pasta to the sauce.

Toss well until every piece is coated in the creamy mixture.

If the sauce is too thick, add a little reserved pasta water until you reach the desired consistency.

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5️⃣ Serve

Serve immediately while hot.

Garnish with fresh parsley, red pepper flakes, and a sprinkle of vegan cheese if desired.

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💡 Tips for Success

✔️ Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for the richest flavor.

✔️ A teaspoon of fresh lemon juice adds wonderful balance to the sauce.

✔️ Add spinach or sautéed mushrooms for extra texture and nutrition.

✔️ Avoid overcooking the pasta to maintain the perfect bite.

✔️ Reserved pasta water helps create a silky, restaurant-style sauce.

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😍 The Result

A luxurious pasta dish featuring a velvety creamy sauce, rich sun-dried tomato flavor, and aromatic garlic and herbs. Every bite is comforting, elegant, and irresistibly delicious.