Lemon Pasta
This lemon pasta (aka Pasta al Limone) is creamy, citrusy, and refreshing, perfect for any time of the year. This dish makes for a great mid-week meal that uses just 10 base ingredients, can be made in under 30 minutes and is dairy-free, vegan, and can be made oil-free, gluten-free, and nut-free!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225 g) pasta (dry) of choice
- 1 tbsp olive oil or veggie broth (if oil-free)
- 1/2 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 Pinch of nutmeg
- 1 1/3 cup (320 ml) plant-based milk (*see notes)
- 2 tbsp (32 g) cashew butter (*see notes)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (*see notes)
- 2 cups (60 g) baby spinach
- Red pepper flakes to taste (optional)
- Vegan Parmesan to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.Cook your favorite pasta (regular pasta, gluten-free pasta, or grain-free pasta) in a pot according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet and add the onion. Sauté for 3 minutes, then add garlic and lemon zest. Sauté for a further minute, stirring frequently.
- Add lemon juice, salt, nutmeg, black pepper, plant-based milk, and cashew butter. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- In a small bowl combine cornstarch and water. Stir until there are no lumps and pour the mixture into the skillet.
- Let simmer for a few minutes until thickened, then add spinach, and cook until wilted, about one minute. Turn off the heat and add the cooked pasta. Stir to combine.
- Taste it and adjust seasonings. Add more salt/pepper/lemon juice or red pepper flakes to taste. Add a splash of plant-based milk or vegetable broth for a thinner sauce.
- Sprinkle with vegan Parmesan and enjoy!
Notes
- Milk: Any plant-based milk like almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, coconut milk, cashew milk, etc. is fine! You can also replace 1/4 cup (60 ml) of the milk with white wine.
- Cashew butter: You can use any other nut butter instead of cashew butter. Use tahini for a nut-free version.
- Cornstarch: Any starch can be used (potato starch, arrowroot flour). Regular flour should work too.
- More tips/variations and step-by-step photos can be found above in the blog post.
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Pasta
Amount per Serving
Calories
321
% Daily Value*
Fat
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
5
%
Carbohydrates
50
g
17
%
Fiber
3
g
12
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
10
g
20
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.