Creamy Lemon Pasta Recipe That's Vegan and Ready in 10 Minutes

This Creamy Lemon Pasta Recipe is a quick, vegan dish that's full of flavor and ready in just 10 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian, Vegan

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

4 cups pasta (cooked) Feel free to replace with gluten-free pasta if needed!

For the Creamy Sauce

1/4 cup olive oil Extra virgin is best for flavor.
2 lemons juiced Freshly squeezed for optimal flavor.
2 tsp lemon zest Grated from organic lemons.
1 cup full-fat coconut milk Substitute with nut milk for a lighter version.
3 cloves garlic (roughly chopped) Increase this if you're a garlic lover!
Vegan Parmesan Use store-bought or homemade.
Salt and Pepper Adjust to enhance flavor.

Equipment

Skillet

Method

Step-By-Step Instructions

In a large skillet, pour in 1/4 cup of olive oil and heat it over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
Add 3 roughly chopped cloves of garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the juice of 2 lemons and 2 teaspoons of lemon zest.
Gradually whisk in 1 cup of full-fat coconut milk, ensuring a smooth blend with the lemon mixture.
Stir in your desired amount of Vegan Parmesan, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Add 4 cups of cooked pasta into the sauce, tossing gently to coat every strand.
Once the pasta is evenly coated and warmed, serve your Creamy Lemon Pasta hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 8gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Consider garnishing with fresh herbs for extra flavor and color. Tip: Reserve some of the starchy pasta water before draining to adjust the sauce consistency.

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