My pasta dish is a dish I am very proud of. I have always made it for my family and my mom would always say “This is better than a restaurant”. She’s also my mom so she may be biased, BUT let’s see how you all feel about it.
I used to use dairy products when I was at home, but now that I am on my own there isn’t any dairy products in my house. I used Silk Non-Dairy Whipping Cream (sold at Target or Walmart) and Earth Balance Vegan Butter. These are a great swap for those who want to enjoy the yumminess of dairy, but simply their bodies say NO!
This recipe is unique because it tastes just like a dairy filled sauce, but it also has protein from the pasta that I use.
INGREDIENTS:
SAUCE-
- Earth balance butter
- Olive Oil
- Fresh Basil
- Shallots
- Garlic Cloves
- Tomato Paste
- Trader Joe’s Italian Bomber Peppers
- Silk Non-dairy Whipping Cream (or a cashew base will work)
- Colorful grape tomatoes
- Basil
- Salt/Pepper
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- 21 Seasoning Salute
- Dried Oregano
- Red Pepper Flakes
- PASTAAAA WATERRRRRRRRR
PASTA-
- Banza Chickpea Pasta
HOW TO MAKE THE PASTA:
- Read the box instructions 😀
- Salt your pasta water PLS
- Take out a minute or 2 earlier than the instructions say, that way you can cook it fully in the sauce.
HOW TO MAKE THE SAUCE:
- Heat up your medium sized pan to a medium heat with your oil and butter. Use the amount that you would think would be enough for your pasta.
- Chop up your garlic and shallots finely, then add to your pan. Let brown for a few minutes.
- Add the italian peppers and red pepper flakes. Let those sizzle for a minute or so.
- Chop the grape tomatoes in half and add to the pan along with the tomato paste.
- Add your seasonings. Season to taste; whatever that means for you.
- Add the whipping cream; I eyeball this. Add a little at first, then stir to see how much it makes. Then adjust after.
- Let simmer on a low heat while your pasta is boiling
- Reserve about a ¼ cup of the pasta water, add a little bit at a time to the sauce to make it less thicc (yes TWOOOOO C’s).
- Add your freshly chopped basil and cooked pasta.
- VOILAAAAAA! Top with some nutritional yeast for that cheesy flavor or parmesan.
