Vegan Creamy Lemon Pasta

4.94 from 16 votes

Creamy lemon pasta cooks in under 20 minutes in one pot. Loaded with kale, asparagus, artichokes, peas, and onions, this lemon pasta is so creamy you won't believe how delicious it is.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Entrees

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 266kcal

Author: Kathy Carmichael

Ingredients

Lemon Pasta

1 white onion cut in half and cut into thin slivers
2 cloves garlic minced
8 ounces artichokes cut into bit-sized pieces (½ 15 ounce can of artichokes in water, drained and cut)
3 cups vegetables broth
1 cup fresh or frozen peas
1 bunch asparagus cut into bite-sized pieces (about 2 cups)
2 cups kale stalk removed and cut into bite-sized pieces
8 ounces pasta of choice I used bow tie pasta

Lemon Cashew Cream

¼ cup raw cashews
1 Lemon juiced and zested
¼ cup nutritional yeast
1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic

Garnish (Optional)

Lemon slices
Vegan Parmesan Cheese
2 Tablespoons rosemary chopped
2 Tablespoons parsley chopped
2 Tablespoons basil chopped

Instructions

In a large pot, saute garlic, onions, and artichokes until the onions are translucent.
Add 3 cups vegetable broth and noodles of choice.
Bring to a boil and cover the pot; reduce to simmer for 10 minutes.
Combine the ingredients for the cashew cream in a small blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.
Once the 10 minutes lapse, add the kale, asparagus, and frozen peas; stir, replace the top, and cook for 5 more minutes.
Again. Remove the top and add the cashew cream and stir.
Cook uncovered for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
Add vegan parmesan cheese and a slice of lemon (optional)

Notes

- For a nut-free option, try sunflower seeds. Or use silken tofu or drained white beans, and reduce the vegetable broth by one-half.

- Choose any type or shape of pasta. For the exact cooking time, cook the pasta for the time indicated on the package.

- Lemon is very acidic and powerful, so I suggest adding small amounts of lemon juice until you reach your lemony preference.

- Add a few red pepper flakes and a little spice for additional flavor.

- Serve with vegan parmesan cheese.

- Most cooked pasta only lasts in the fridge for between 3–5 days.

- To achieve the perfect taste and texture, dump your pasta into a microwave-safe dish and add a few drops of water or sauce. This will keep the pasta from sticking together and drying out.

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