Creamy Vegan Garlic Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes

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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 438 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ground black pepper to taste
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• sea salt to taste
• 2 medium shallots, diced
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or as needed
• 3 cups grape tomatoes, halved
• Olive oil for roasting tomatoes
• 10 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
• Chopped fresh basil for garnish
• Vegan grated Parmesan-style topping

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions. When done, drain, cover and set aside.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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)

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Once the sauce is to your desired thickness, taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Then add pasta and roasted tomatoes and stir.

Step 7

Serve immediately and garnish with extra black pepper, fresh basil and/or vegan parmesan cheese.