FirstPageRecipes.com
Vegan Creamy Broccoli And Tomato Pasta
Savor the rich blend of whole wheat pasta with broccoli, aromatic veggies, and a creamy lemon basil cashew sauce in this nourishing vegan dish.
60 minutes,  2-3 Servings
recipe image Vegan Creamy Broccoli And Tomato Pasta
Sauce Ingredients
1 cupUnsalted roasted cashews
3 clovesGarlic
1Lemon
1 cupPacked fresh basil
1 cupWater
½ tspSalt
Pasta Ingredients
8 oz Pasta (your choice)
3 cupsBroccoli florets
2 TbspOlive oil
1 mediumYellow onion, diced
1 mediumRed bell pepper, diced
3 ozSun-dried tomatoes, julienned
4 ozArugula or spinach
to tasteKosher salt
to tasteGround black pepper
Sauce Preparation
1. Add all sauce ingredients to a blender or food processor .
2. Blend or process until smooth and creamy.
3. Set the sauce aside. You can make it ahead and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Preparation
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the pasta (8 oz).
2. Once boiling, generously salt the water.
3. Add the pasta (8 oz) and cook to al dente, according to package directions.
4. About 2 minutes before the pasta is al dente, add the broccoli florets (3 cups) to the pot.
5. Reserve 1 cup of the starchy pasta water.
6. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
7. Add the olive oil (2 Tbsp) to a large skillet over medium heat.
8. Once hot, add the diced onion (1 medium) and diced bell pepper (1 medium) to the skillet .
9. Season with kosher salt (1 tsp) and ground black pepper to taste.
10. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the veggies soften slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
11. Once softened, add the sun-dried tomatoes (3 oz) and spinach (4 oz) to the skillet .
12. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sun-dried tomatoes soften and the spinach wilts slightly, about 1-2 minutes.
13. Once the veggies are ready, add the drained pasta and broccoli to the skillet .
14. Add the sauce prepared earlier.
15. Toss to combine, adding small amounts of reserved pasta water to reach a nice consistency.
16. Taste and season with additional salt or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, as desired.
recipe image Vegan Creamy Broccoli And Tomato Pasta

Why Bronze Cut Pasta?

Why Bronze Cut Pasta?

Why bronze cut pasta? It's better because it's rougher, and that means it holds sauce better....

Using the Right Pan for the Right Job: Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, Nonstick, and Cast Iron

Using the Right Pan for the Right Job: Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, Nonstick, and Cast Iron

Why buying an expensive set of high-tech cookware may not be the best investment....

Share

Comments or questions? contact us. Read our Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.
FirstPageRecipes.com participates in the Amazon Associates Program. When you use a link on our site to buy a product on Amazon, we earn a small commission.
   © 2026 FirstPageRecipes.com. All rights reserved.

Vegan Creamy Broccoli And Tomato Pasta. Recipe on first page, not a blog.