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spinach pasta in black skillet with tongs
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Spinach Pasta Sauce

This green spinach pasta sauce is fast (8 minutes!), easy, healthy, and super delicious. It’s creamy, garlicky, and packed with nutrients – for a simple dairy-free, oil-free, nut-free, midweek meal the entire family will love!
Course Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine vegan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings 2
Author Michaela Vais

Ingredients

  • 3 oz (90 g) fresh spinach
  • 1 handful of fresh basil
  • 1 cup (240 ml) light coconut milk (canned) (or any other dairy-free milk)
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch or potato starch
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ⅓-½ tsp salt (or to taste)
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

  • You can watch the short video for visual instructions.
    Blend all ingredients in a blender until completely smooth.
  • Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and bring it to a boil, stirring regularly.
  • Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes and stir frequently.
  • Serve with cooked pasta (or grains/potatoes) and enjoy.

Notes

  • Check the blog post for substitutes, tips, storing instructions, and step-by-step photos.
  • The recipe serves two. Nutrition facts are for one serving.
Nutrition Facts
Spinach Pasta Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
148
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
4.7
g
24
%
Sodium
 
373
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
 
13.3
g
4
%
Fiber
 
4.1
g
16
%
Sugar
 
3.5
g
4
%
Protein
 
6.3
g
13
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.