Green Pea Pasta
Green pea pasta is creamy, vibrant, vegan-friendly, and bursting with fresh spring flavors – A quick and easy meal you can enjoy year-round with frozen peas! Plus, it's ready in under 30 minutes!
Servings: 4 to 6
Calories: 676kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 red or yellow onion, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning
- 1 pound of frozen peas, thawed
- 12 ounce silken tofu
- 1 cup packed fresh basil, plus more for garnish
- 2 cups of pasta water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound of your choice of pasta
- Red pepper flakes, garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions and save 2 cups of the pasta water. Set the pasta aside in a colander while the sauce is made.
- In the same pot where you cooked the pasta, add the oil and heat over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and saute until they begin to brown. Add the paprika and Italian seasonings. Stir and cook for 10 seconds. Add the peas and stir. Cook for 5 minutes regularly stirring to prevent burning. If they begin to burn, add a splash of pasta water.
- Remove the onion, garlic, and peas from the pot and put them in a blender. Add the tofu and basil. Blend on high for 2 to 3 minutes or until creamy. Taste and add salt and pepper. Blend for 1 more minute and pour the sauce back into the pot.
- Cook the sauce over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, regularly stirring. Add the pasta and mix well. If the sauce is too thick, add the pasta water until the desired consistency is achieved to personal preference.
- Serve immediately and garnish with fresh basil and sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes.
Notes
- Cook the pasta al dente: This ensures it doesn’t become too soft/mushy after combining it with the sauce.
- Reserve pasta water: The starchy liquid can help the sauce cling to the pasta but also help bring it to the correct consistency.
- For the smoothest sauce: Use a high-speed blender for the smoothest, creamiest results. A food processor will work, too.
Nutrition
Calories: 676kcal | Carbohydrates: 109g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 786mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1460IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 5mg
