Baked Feta Pasta

Yield: 4 servings

2 pints cherry tomatoes

3-6 cloves garlic

1/4 cup olive oil

salt and pepper

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

8-ounce block feta cheese

8 ounces dried pasta of choice

1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line an oven-safe baking dish with parchment paper.

2. Place cherry tomatoes and garlic cloves in baking dish. Pour the olive oil on top, and season with salt and pepper. Toss until well combined.

3. Place the feta block in the middle of the baking dish surrounded by the cherry tomatoes, and flip a couple times to coat it with the olive oil and seasoning.

4. Bake for 35 minutes, until the cherry tomatoes burst and the feta cheese melts.

5. While the tomatoes and feta are baking, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2-cup of the cooking liquid.

6. Add cooked pasta and basil leaves to the tomatoes and feta, and toss everything to combine. Garnish with more fresh basil and serve warm.

https://feelgoodfoodie.net/recipe/baked-feta-pasta/

Prawn Linguine

Servings: 2

1/3-1/2 box linguine

1 tbsp olive oil

10-16 prawns, peeled and deveined

salt and pepper

2-3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 tsp red chili flakes

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/3 cup white wine (or chicken stock)

2 tbsp lemon juice

optional: 2 tbsp whipping cream

1 cup greens (eg spinach, arugula, kale)

optional: 2 tbsp parmesan

1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook linguine according to the package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.

2. In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add prawns and season with salt and pepper. Cook on both sides until prawns turn pink, about 3 minutes. Remove from pan and reserve on a plate.

3. If needed, add another splash of oil to the pan. Add garlic and chilli flakes and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

4. Add tomatoes and cook until beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

5. Add wine and cook until mostly reduced, about 3 minutes.

6. Add lemon juice, and whipping cream, if using. Let simmer another minute or two until sauce is thickened.

7. Add prawns back to the pan with greens. Also add pasta with 1 or 2 tablespoons of reserved pasta water, and toss to coat. If sauce is too thick, add additional pasta water.

8. Optional: garnish with grated parmesan before serving.

https://www.delish.com/uk/cooking/recipes/a30219265/creamy-shrimp-linguine-tomatoes-kale-lemon-zest-recipe/

Creamy Balsamic and Mushroom Pasta

Yield: 4 servings

2 cups shell pasta

2 tbsp butter (or olive oil)

1 large shallot, finely diced

2 cloves garlic, finely minced

1 cup button mushrooms, washed and sliced

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

1 cup almond milk

2 tbsp oregano

2 tbsp flour (or 1 tbsp arrowroot powder)

salt and pepper, to taste

1. Boil a large pot of water and cook the pasta. Set aside.

2. In a large saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently.

3. Add the garlic and mushrooms. Continue to cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.

4. Add the flour. Stir to coat all the mushrooms.

5. Add the balsamic vinegar and almond milk. Reduce heat to low heat, mix well, and let simmer.

6. When the sauce begin to thicken slightly, add the oregano, salt, and pepper.

7. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat in the sauce.

https://www.fitasticveganlife.com/single-post/2016/05/04/Creamy-Vegan-Delight-Balsamic-Cream-and-Mushroom-Pasta

Garlic Chili Pasta with Brussel Sprouts and Cauliflower

Yield: 3-4 servings

Cauliflower:

1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets

2 tbsp olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

salt and pepper

Pasta:

12 oz spaghetti (or linguini or fettuccini)

2 tbsp olive oil

1 1/2 cups brussel sprouts, halved

3 cloves garlic, skin removed and smashed (not minced)

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

2 tbsp parsley, chopped

2 tbsp pine nuts

1/4 cup vegan parmesan cheese

salt and pepper

1. Preheat oven to 450F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper

2. Place cauliflower on prepared sheet with olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast for about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Set aside.

3. In the meantime, cook the spaghetti. Set aside.

4. In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add brussel sprouts, cut-side down, and smashed garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté 3 to 4 minutes, tossing occasionally, until brussel sprouts are cooked and garlic is fragrant and slightly golden brown. Remove garlic from pan and let cool slightly, then mince and add back to pan.

5. Add cooked pasta, parsley, pine nuts, vegan parmesan cheese, cauliflower, and toss to combine.


https://minimalistbaker.com/garlic-chili-pasta-with-roasted-cauliflower/

Miso Spaghetti with Brussel Sprouts and Lemon

Yield: 3-4 servings

Sauce:

1/2 cup cashews, soaked 3-4 hours

1 tbsp white miso paste

1 clove garlic, chopped

1/2 tsp dijon mustard

1/2 cup water

2 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp olive oil

salt and pepper

Pasta:

1 tbsp olive oil

2 cups brussels sprouts, halved

1 tbsp lemon juice

8 oz spaghetti

salt and pepper

1/2 tsp chili flakes

1. In a high-speed blender, puree the cashews, miso paste, garlic, dijon mustard, water, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt and pepper until smooth.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare the pasta according to the instructions on the package, cooking until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water. 

3. While pasta is cooking, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the brussels sprouts, cut side down, along with a pinch of salt. Let them sear until the cut side becomes golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Toss and continue cooking for an additional 7 to 10 minutes, or until tender.

4. Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the pan and toss once more.
5. Add cooked pasta and sauce to the pan, adding pasta water as needed to thin the sauce and make it creamy. 

6. Serve pasta hot with freshly ground black pepper and chili flakes.


http://thefirstmess.com/2016/03/30/vegan-creamy-miso-pasta-w-brussels-sprouts-recipe/

Italian Pasta Salad

Yield: 4 servings

1 lb pasta (fusilli, macaroni)

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup carrot, grated

1/2 cup roasted red peppers, julienned

1/2 cup artichoke hearts, chopped

1/4 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped

1/4 cup sliced black olives

1 shallot, finely diced

1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
1 tbsp basil leaves, finely chopped

Dressing:

1/3 cup olive oil

2 tbsp red wine vinegar

1/2 tsp maple syrup

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/4 tsp dried basil

1/4 tsp dried parsley
1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1. Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain, and set aside.

2. Chop the vegetables and herbs and place in a large bowl. 

3. Add noodles to the vegetables and herbs.
4. Prepare dressing by adding all ingredients to a blender and blending on high until emulsified, or adding all ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisking vigorously until emulsified.
5. Just before serving, ddd dressing to the salad and toss to coat.


http://www.blissfulbasil.com/easy-vegan-italian-pasta-salad/
https://minimalistbaker.com/vegan-macaroni-salad/

Sundried Tomato Pasta

Yield: 4 servings

1 lb dry gluten-free pasta

1 cup spinach

1/2 cup sundried tomatoes, diced

2 tbsp basil, finely chopped

zest of 1 lemon
1 tbsp white wine vinegar (optional)

1 tsp red pepper flakes

salt and pepper

vegan parmesan cheese

Sauce:

1/2 cup cashews, soaked

1/2 cup water

2-3 cloves garlic, finely minced

1/3 cup sundried tomatoes

2 tbsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp salt

splash olive oil

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Strain.
2. Meanwhile, in a high-speed blender, add all the sauce ingredients. Blend on high speed until smooth.
3. When pasta is done cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the spinach, sundried tomatoes, basil, and sauce. Cook until the spinach is just wilted.
4. Add the cooked pasta, lemon zest, white wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with vegan parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.


Oh She Glows Every Day

Zucchini Lasagna

Yield: 8 servings (9x13 baking dish)

3 zucchini squash, thinly sliced with a mandolin

3 cups marinara sauce
3 cups vegan ricotta

1. Preheat oven to 375F.

2. Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper.
3. Pour about 1 cup of marinara sauce into the bottom of the dish.
4. Place a layer of thinly sliced zucchini on top of the sauce.

5. Scoop small spoonfuls of ricotta mixture over the zucchini and gently spread into a thin layer.
6. Spread on a layer of marinara sauce, top with more zucchini slices, and more ricotta mixture. Continue until all filling and zucchini are used up. The top two layers should be zucchini and marinara sauce.
7. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
8. Remove foil and bake for 15 more minutes more. The zucchini should be very easily pierced when cut with a knife.
9. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
10. Leftovers keep for 2-3 days in the refrigerator, or in the freezer up to 1 month.

http://minimalistbaker.com/8-ingredient-zucchini-lasagna-gf/