When I was a teenager, I liked those dried packet mixes of pasta in sauce, that you just boil with water. They were a bit of a comfort food favourite of mine. So this is my veganised version, made with firm tofu so it’s a good source of protein too. I really like making cheesy… Continue reading Hearty Vegan Cheese and Broccoli Pasta
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Roasted Tomato & Aubergine Sauce – Ideal for Pasta
This roasted tomato & aubergine sauce is creamy and rich, but completely dairy-free. The roasted aubergine adds a delightful creaminess to the sauce, without relying on any plant-based milks, creams or cheeses. I’ve been enjoying this stirred through spaghetti, as the sauce clings to the pasta really well I don’t know how other people who… Continue reading Roasted Tomato & Aubergine Sauce – Ideal for Pasta
Vegan Slow Roasted Red Pepper Pesto
This flavoursome red pepper pesto combines slowly roasted red peppers, pine nuts, dairy-free parmesan, basil and oak smoked garlic. You can stir it through cooked pasta, spread onto sandwiches or use it as a dip. For this recipe I used Oak Smoked Garlic which I bought from a local farm shop. It has an amazing… Continue reading Vegan Slow Roasted Red Pepper Pesto
Sunflower Seed Vegan Cheese – Nut-Free & Dairy Free Nutty Parmesan and a Rich Cheese Sauce
Today I’m sharing two vegan cheese recipes that are dairy-free, nut-free and vegan. There are so many recipes utilising cashews to make vegan cheese. But what if you can’t eat cashews? My sunflower seed vegan cheese would be ideal. It’s just as nutty and cheesy as it’s cashew-counterpart, and perfect for anyone who cannot eat… Continue reading Sunflower Seed Vegan Cheese – Nut-Free & Dairy Free Nutty Parmesan and a Rich Cheese Sauce
Easy Flavourful Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce
This roasted tomato pasta sauce is flavoured with sweet cherry tomatoes, red onion and garlic. It’s ideal for a midweek meal as the air fryer, or oven, does most of the work for you. Then all you have to do is blend everything together until smooth, and stir it through cooked pasta Why roast the… Continue reading Easy Flavourful Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce
Vegan Chicken & Tomato Pesto Pasta
It’s been hotter than a dragon’s armpit here in the UK. Due to this weather, I’ve been craving fuss-free, simple things that I can make, that don’t make me feel mere moments away from spontaneous human combustion. This combines a simple pesto, mock chicken and pasta to create a delicious pasta salad Make the pesto… Continue reading Vegan Chicken & Tomato Pesto Pasta
Vegan Seafood Pasta
This dish features tender plant-based crab pieces, in a fresh, creamy sauce, along with bucatini pasta. The sauce is flavoured with plant-based butter, fresh garlic and zingy lemon zest, with a deliciously fishy flavour coming from the addition of roasted seaweed. I’ll show you the plant-based crab that I used, and I’ll offer some other… Continue reading Vegan Seafood Pasta
Creamy Hazelnut, Sage & Nutmeg Pasta Sauce
This pasta sauce uses blended hazelnuts and dairy-free cream as the base, and is flavoured with sage and nutmeg to create a deeply savoury, warming sauce. Once it’s stirred through fried chestnut mushrooms, onions, garlic and pasta you have an aromatic, hearty dish. I found that tagliatelle worked really well for this, as the sauce… Continue reading Creamy Hazelnut, Sage & Nutmeg Pasta Sauce
Vegan Sausage and Green Pepper Fusilli
This hearty pasta dish combines meaty seitan sausages, green pepper and fusilli in a herby tomato sauce. Any kind of sausages should work for this, but my Italian Herb Sausages would work especially well in this dish. The tomato sauce is really simple and uncomplicated, but it works really well for this. Sometimes you really… Continue reading Vegan Sausage and Green Pepper Fusilli
Roasted Tomato & Cheese Sauce
This tasty pasta sauce combines slowly roasted tomatoes, vegetables and dairy-free cheese. It’s perfect when paired with pasta, or add cooked vegetables and mock meats if preferred. You can serve this with a fresh green salad, or crusty bread to soak up any leftover sauce Serves; Four Cook time; 35-45 minutes You’ll need; 1kg fresh… Continue reading Roasted Tomato & Cheese Sauce
