Description
Mouthwatering Creamy Tomato Garlic Pasta is a rich and comforting plant-based dish combining ripe tomatoes, garlic, and luscious plant-based cheese with fresh herbs in a creamy tomato sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, it offers a silky smooth texture, versatile flavor, and fresh herb infusion perfect for a cozy dinner or busy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Tomato Sauce Base
- 3 cups ripe tomatoes, fresh diced or canned
- 3 garlic cloves, freshly minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tablespoon grape juice
Creamy Elements
- 1 cup plant-based cheese (plant-based), shredded or cubed
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Herbs and Seasoning
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Pasta
- 8 ounces pasta of choice (spaghetti, penne, or gluten-free)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Finely chop the garlic cloves and fresh herbs. If using fresh tomatoes, dice them. Measure out the plant-based cheese. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente and set aside.
- Sauté the Garlic: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté gently until fragrant and golden, taking care not to burn it to avoid bitterness.
- Build the Tomato Sauce: Add diced fresh or canned tomatoes to the skillet with garlic. Stir in vegetable broth, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and grape juice. Let the mixture simmer gently to blend flavors and slightly thicken the sauce.
- Add the Creaminess: Stir in the plant-based cheese and natural gelling agent continuously so the cheese melts smoothly into the sauce. The natural gelling agent will provide the right silky, luscious sauce consistency.
- Season and Combine: Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Fold in chopped fresh basil and parsley to brighten the flavors. Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic and herbs to enhance the flavor more effectively.
- Adjust the amount of natural gelling agent to achieve desired sauce thickness.
- Cook pasta al dente for better texture and to hold the sauce well.
- Simmer the sauce gently at low heat to preserve the creamy texture.
- Reserve some pasta water before draining to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: creamy tomato pasta, plant-based pasta, garlic pasta, vegan pasta, gluten-free pasta, easy weeknight dinner
