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Pink pasta sauce on gluten-free noodles in a pot.

Creamy Vegan Pink Sauce Pasta Recipe

Creamy Vegan Pink Sauce Pasta comes together in just 30 minutes! It tastes indulgent but it's actually made with healthy, wholesome ingredients. Perfect for a cozy night in or a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 374 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pan
  • 1 Sauce Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 12 Ounces Gluten-Free Pasta I find Fusilli or Penne works great with this recipe!
  • 13.5 Ounces Full Fat Coconut Milk
  • ½ Cup Pasta Water Set aside and add more or less depending on how thin you want the sauce.
  • ⅓ Cup Tomato Paste
  • 1 Sweet Onion, Diced
  • 3-6 Cloves of Garlic, Minced
  • 3-4 Tablespoons Chopped Basil
  • 1-2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions
 

  • Start by sauteing the diced onion for a few minutes with about a tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat. Stirring occasionally.
  • Next, add in the minced garlic, red pepper flakes, chopped basil, and a little more olive oil. Stir for a few minutes until garlic is fragrant.
  • Then add the full fat coconut milk, tomato paste, and salt into the onion mixture. Stir well to ensure that the tomato paste is fully incorporated into the milk. Let simmer on a low heat for about 20-30 minutes.
  • While the sauce is cooking, prepare the gluten-free pasta by cooking according to package instructions. Then drain out the water saving about ½ cup to add into the sauce.
  • Once the pink sauce is done cooking, add in your desired amount of pasta and stir well until the pasta is completed coated. You can also add in some of the pasta water to thin out the sauce.
  • Top with fresh basil, a drizzle of olive oil, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. Serve hot!

Notes

Expert Tips

  • When using gluten-free pasta, I always undercook it by 1-2 minutes because it tends to soak up the sauce and become soggy. It should be al dente!
  • Let the sauce simmer with the pan uncovered to allow the pasta sauce to thicken up.

How to Store Leftovers

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 551mgPotassium: 366mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 325IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 3mg
Keywords dairy free pink sauce, healthy pink sauce, pink pasta sauce, vegan pink sauce, vegan pink sauce pasta
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