Vegan Pasta in Creamy Tomato Sauce – My Easiest & Most Popular Recipe!

coconut cream

🥗Healthier: cashew cream

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Cashew cream adds richness while silken tofu is budget-friendly.

nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: parmesan substitute

Parmesan substitute provides a similar cheesy flavor.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: pasta made from lentils

Whole wheat adds fiber; lentil pasta is high in protein.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier; canola is more budget-friendly.

Sauté chopped onion and garlic briefly in olive oil until translucent.

Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and 2 teaspoons of sugar; roast briefly to release the aroma.

Pour in 1 can of chopped tomatoes (400 g) and strained tomatoes (500 g); stir well.

Add 2 teaspoons of Italian herbs (or dried basil and oregano), salt, and pepper to taste; simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes.

Cook the pasta in well-salted water until al dente.

To serve, sprinkle with vegan parmesan or yeast flakes and enjoy hot.

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