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vegan spinach artichoke pasta with crispy fried shallots
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Vegan Spinach Artichoke Pasta with Crispy Fried Shallots

Creamy vegan spinach artichoke pasta made with a tofu based creamy sauce and topped with crispy pan fried shallots. Packed with veggies and plant based protein, this healthier creamy pasta recipe is free of dairy and nuts.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Vegan
Keyword: creamy vegan pasta, healthy spinach artichoke pasta, spinach artichoke pasta recipe, vegan spinach artichoke pasta, vegan spinach artichoke pasta recipe
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 337kcal
Author: Elaine S.

Ingredients

  • 16 oz silken tofu
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large shallot sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves sliced
  • 2 tbsp miso
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 8 oz baby spinach
  • 2 15 oz cans artichoke hearts drained and coarsely chopped
  • 12 oz short cut pasta
  • Fresh lemon juice for serving

For the crispy shallots

  • 3 large shallots thinly sliced
  • Oil for frying
  • Salt

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic, cook until soft and just begining to carmelize. About 5 minutes.
  • Add the shallots/garlic to the bowl of a high speed blender or food processor along with the silken tofu, miso, soy sauce and nutritional yeast. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Cook your pasta al dente in heavily salted water according to the package directions. Save your pasta water.
  • Return the sauce to the skillet over medium low heat. Add the spinach, a handful at a time until it wilts. Stir in artichoke hearts and cooked pasta. If the sauce seems too thick, add 1/4-1/2 cup of reserved pasta water. Serve immediantly with fresh lemon juice and crispy fried shallots.

For the crispy shallots:

  • Add about a 1/4 inch of oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Place the shallots in the hot oil in an even layer. Reduce the heat to medium low and fry until golden brown, about 10 minutes. They burn easily, so wathc them closely!
  • Once golden brown, remove the shallots from the oil and place on a plate with a few sheets of paper towel. Spread them out so they dont become soggy. Sprinkle with salt and let cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 recipe | Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 583mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 6g