Creamy Vegan Broccoli Pasta (Easy Dairy-Free Recipe)

Vegan broccoli pasta in a white bowl, lemon on one side, blue napkin on the other.

Creamy Vegan Broccoli Pasta (Easy Dairy-Free Recipe)

This creamy vegan broccoli pasta is a quick and easy dinner made with white beans, cashews, and simple pantry ingredients. It’s rich, satisfying, and ready in about 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

Course dinner

Cuisine Italian

Keyword vegan broccoli pasta, vegan creamy white pasta sauce, vegan white bean broccoli pasta

Prep Time 7

Cook Time 7

Total Time 14

Servings

Calories 376kcal

Author Samantha Rowland

Ingredients

⅓ cup cashews
1 can white beans
1 cup vegetable broth
½ medium lemon
1.5 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
8 oz gluten free pasta lentil or chickpea for more protein
3 cups broccoli florets

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Soak cashews (I cover with boiling water from an electric kettle - see other options below).
⅓ cup cashews
Rinse and drain the white beans. Soak in fresh water.
1 can white beans
Chop the broccoli florets into small bite-size pieces.
3 cups broccoli florets
When water comes up to a boil, add pasta and cook according to package directions.
8 oz gluten free pasta
Make the creamy white sauce: drain cashews (discard water), drain beans. Add cashews, beans, vegetable broth, lemon juice and spices to a high speed blender. Blend on high at least 1 minute until thick and creamy.
⅓ cup cashews, 1 cup vegetable broth, ½ medium lemon, 1.5 teaspoons sea salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional), 1 can white beans
With 1 minute left on the pasta, add the broccoli florets to the boiling pasta water.
3 cups broccoli florets
Drain pasta and broccoli. Return to the pot. Add creamy white sauce and stir well. Serve hot.

Notes

Soak the cashews first - Soak cashews in boiling water for at least 5 minutes to ensure a smooth, creamy sauce. (If using roasted cashews, soak a bit longer.)
Cut broccoli small - Chop broccoli into small, bite-sized pieces so it cooks quickly with the pasta.
Use vegetable broth for more flavor - Vegetable broth gives the sauce a deeper, more savory flavor than water.

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