Equipment
- stove
Ingredients
- 8 oz gluten free fettuccine
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 10 sun dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tbsp italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup water, or vegetable broth
- 7 oz canned full fat coconut milk, use only the thick cream
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups baby arugula
- ½ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
- dairy free parmesan, optional
Method
- Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat and add the pasta. Cook according to package until al dente.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a splash of water, broth or cooking oil. Add in the garlic and sun dried tomatoes, sautéing for 2 minutes and adding additional water as needed. Add in italian seasoning, balsamic vinegar and tomato paste and cook for 2-3 minutes until caramelized.
- Add in the cherry tomatoes and water. Cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes until tomatoes are soft. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to smash the tomatoes and add in the coconut milk and nutritional yeast. Stir to combine and season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer for about 5-10 minutes until thickened. Optional to add in 1/2 cup of pasta water at a time, if a thinner sauce is desired.
- Drain the cooked pasta and add to the sauce along with the arugula. Fold to combine and top with parsley and optional vegan parmesan.
Nutrition
Serving 1servingCalories 367kcalCarbohydrates 56gProtein 12gFat 13gSaturated Fat 10gPolyunsaturated Fat 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat 1gSodium 158mgPotassium 788mgFiber 5gSugar 6gVitamin A 1482IUVitamin C 35mgCalcium 82mgIron 5mg
*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.
47 Responses
Absolutely delicious! My family loved it!
Love to read it! Thanks for taking the time to rate and review this recipe Alexandra!
Made this for a family dinner. It was a hit! So so good.
hey Alexa! I am so happy that you family enjoyed this recipe 🙂
Loved this!
So happy you enjoyed!! Thanks so much Kate
Can I substitute the baby tomatoes for a can of diced tomatoes?
Hi Renee, I haven’t tried this but I don’t see why not! You may get a little too much liquid from the diced tomatoes but then you could just simmer for a little longer to thicken up the sauce.
Is this recipe using sun dried tomatores from the jar with oil or dried in the package?
Hi Kira, either jarred or dried will work – I typically go for dried since they are not sitting in oil! I hope you try it out with whatever you have on hand – this recipe is delicious!
Solid recipe! Family went back for seconds! Used chickpea rotini pasta and small vine ripened tomatoes. Everyone added dash of red pepper flakes to their liking. Sauce reminded us of a favorite from our local restaurant – incredible!!!
Hey Kim! Thanks so much for taking the time to rate and review this recipe. Your modifications are also always helpful to other readers so thanks for taking the time to share what you did differently! Love that the whole family enjoyed this pasta recipe.
Delicious and easy! I cooked my pasta in a big pot, drained it then used the same pot to make the sauce so cleanup would be easy. The recipe is so simple yet taste very delicious! My kiddos loved it. Will be making this one again 🙂
Hey Silver! So happy that the whole family enjoyed this recipe, thanks so much for the rating and review 🙂
This recipe was so yummy! So much good flavor! Our little toddler loved it too!
So happy to read the this pasta was whole family approved! Thanks so much for sharing your feedback
This was soooo good and easy peasy. A gourmet tasting meal in about 30 minutes. It would also be delicious with some chicken added for the meat eaters out there. We’ll be making this on a regular basis.
So glad you enjoyed it, Renee, and love your suggestion for adding protein of choice!
With the coconut cream, do you mean when you put a can in the fridge for a few hours and then scrape out the hardened part at top?
Hey Lori! Yes, that is exactly what I mean! With most brands, you do not need to refrigerate, as the cream naturally rises to the top, but even if your can is not separated, you can still just use half of a 15 oz can of full fat coconut milk!
Just made this and devoured it. Had to hide the remaining servings from my hubby because all he kept saying was, ” This is GOURMET”. Yes, indeed another amazing Jackie recipe that will become a staple in this house. BTW, I added black lentils and spinach because I love both and didn’t have any arugala. Thanks for this amazing recipe.
Hey Michelle, Thanks for sharing your modifications and reviewing this recipe! I am so happy that it was enjoyed by everyone 🙂
My husband is allergic to dairy, so this recipe was on my list to try. He quickly went back for seconds, which is always a good sign that a recipe is a keeper. 🙂 Thank you for helping me add a new yummy pasta recipe to the mix!
Hey Jackie, love that your hubby enjoyed this recipe! I am sure that you’ll be able to find many great dairy free recipes on my site that will have him coming back for more! Thank you for the review 🙂
I rarely leave comments, but had to for this one. I’ve had this on my to-try list for a while since I found the recipe on Instagram, and I finally made it last night for 6 people! It disappeared in record time, with the constant chorus of “this is delicious,” “I want to lick the plate” (first time I’ve been told this!), “I don’t even miss the milk”, and “when can we make it again?” Thank you for the recipe, this will become a staple!
*cue the happy tears*!! Thank you so much for the review, Isa! I’m so glad to hear this recipe was a delicious success and will be making frequent appearances at your dinner table. Next up you’ll have to try my Cauliflower Cashew Alfredo!
This looks amazing! Any suggestions for a coconut milk substitution? My husband has a coconut allergy. The allergist tells us this is not common. Figures he married a vegan who likes to use coconut milk in recipes!
Hey Laura, sorry about your luck – I can imagine how challenging that might be; however, cashew cream or pureed silken tofu would be excellent options for substituting the coconut cream as they still provide a thick consistency and do not overpower in flavor! Happy Cooking 🙂
Looks so good! Do you think this recipe would work without the vinegar and nutritional yeast? They are no foods for me.
Hi Leslie! You could definitely eliminate those two ingredients. For reference, the balsamic adds depth, umami flavor, and subtle sweetness. The nutritional yeast adds cheesiness. If you feel like the flavor is at all lacking after eliminating those two things, you could add a little bit of tamari or coconut aminos and maple syrup, and miso paste or parmesan if either of those work for you.
This pasta was delicious! I made two changes; reduced veg broth by 1/2 cup and mixed 1/2 cup silken tofu with the coconut cream and I added a can of drained/rinsed chickpeas. I will make this again. Thanks! 👍🏽
Love that you did your own thing for this pasta recipe Denise!!
I have made this twice – both times for company! It will be a go-to recipe for when company comes over. Everyone loved it – even my carnivore friends. I paired it with a yummy salad, crispy bread, and delicious wine and they never missed the meat. Easy, fast, delicious – what more could I want!
Hey Kelsey, so glad that this vegan creamy sun dried tomato pasta is your new go to for company! I appreciate the raving review on this vegan pasta recipe! 🙂
Love it! Even my picky non vegan husband liked it!!
Usually recipes and cooking meals makes me stressed and nervous but this recipe was so easily to follow and understand and very delicious! I’m not even vegan and I loved it. The best thing is left overs for the next day:D
That makes me so happy to read! Cooking should be fun, I am glad you found a recipe that works for you!
What’s a serving of fettuccine? Would four servings be about a pound? Or if I want to serve 6 people how much pasta to cook?
Yes, typically 1 pound of pasta is between 4 and 6 servings, it can vary between brands. I would say 1 – 1.5 lbs would be perfect.
I tried it using the nutritional yeast for the first time. My kids and i love it. Eager to try other recipes
So glad it was a hit with the kids Monina! Thanks 🙂
Enjoying it right now and loving it..
Fantastic recipe, easy to follow, delicious.?
Made this today and it was perfect. Such an easy recipe to follow and absolutely delicious. Thank you.
So happy you enjoyed this pasta recipe!
Although not a vegan or vegetarian, I made your Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Pasta tonight for dinner, adding some shredded chicken. SO good! So flavorful! This will definitely be in my rotation for a while.
Thanks!
Love that you made this recipe your own and added your desired protein!