Description
If you’ve ever craved something creamy, herby, and comforting all in one bite, this vegan green goddess pasta might just put a big smile on your face. As a self-professed green smoothie lover during the summer months, this green goddess pasta sauce with spinach is a great winter replacement when I want a warm and cozy meal. We love hiding our greens in this family!
Ingredients
- 2 cups dry pasta
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2/3 cup coconut milk
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cups spinach
- vegan parmesan cheese for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and add back into pot.
- Meanwhile, add 1 tbsp oil to a frying pan on medium heat. Add the onion, 1/2 the chopped zucchini and 1/2 of the frozen peas. Cook a few minutes until onion becomes translucent, then set aside in a separate bowl.
- Add the frying pan back to the heat with 1 tbsp oil, minced garlic and the rest of the zucchini and frozen peas. Cook a few minutes until garlic is fragrant and just starting to brown.
- Add coconut milk, basil, salt, nutritional yeast, lemon juice and spinach and simmer for 3 minutes until spinach is wilted. Pour into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add the reserved vegetables to the pasta pot, followed by the sauce. Stir until combined. Serve with salt, pepper and a sprinkle of vegan parmesan cheese.
Notes
Storage Instructions
There are a few options when it comes to storing this green pasta. In our experience, The entire pasta dish can be made and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. I’ve also prepped the pasta sauce in advance and stored in a separate airtight container, then heated and served with fresh pasta.
I’d recommend freezing the pasta sauce separately (cooked pasta won’t freeze very well). Allow it to cool completely to room temperature, transfer to a freezer safe container, and freeze for up to 3 months.