Creamy Roasted Tomato & Garlic Pasta (Vegan and Gluten Free)
This has to be one of the tastiest pasta dishes I've made to date. It's ridiculously quick and easy to make, making it perfect for lunch or dinner to suit both vegan and gluten free eaters. This Creamy Roasted Tomato & Garlic Pasta is luxuriously silky and delicious, and makes for perfect plant based comfort food.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Cherry Tomatoes
- 1.5 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 3 cloves Garlic (leave the skin on)
- Salt & Pepper
- 1/3 cup Raw, Unsalted Cashews (soaked & boiled in water for 15 minutes)
- 1/2 tsp Chilli Powder
- 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
- 2 tsp Maple Syrup
- 1.5 tbsp Tomato Puree
- 2 tsp Soy Sauce (or tamari for gluten free option)
- 1 splash Non Dairy Milk (of choice)
- 200 grams Pasta or Spaghetti
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fresh Basic (for garnishing)
Instructions
For The Pasta Sauce
- Preheat the oven to 200c and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- With the back of a knife, crush down slightly on each garlic clove and then chop the ends off (this avoids them burning and so that you're able to squeeze them out with ease after cooking)
- Add the garlic cloves and cherry tomatoes to the lined baking tray and drizzle with the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
- Place in the oven and roast for 25 minutes
The Pasta
- In the meantime, boil your pasta or spaghetti (according to packet instructions)
Bringing It All Together
- Once roasted, add the tomatoes and garlic (squeeze them out of their skins) to a high-speed blender along with the soaked cashews, chilli powder, oregano, maple syrup, soy sauce (or tamari), tomato puree, salt, pepper, and a splash of non-dairy milk. Blend for around a minute until the sauce is totally smooth and creamy
- Taste and add anymore seasonings to your preference (you may want to add a little more maple or soy sauce to taste)
- Once the pasta/spaghetti has cooked, drain it and then drizzle over a little extra virgin olive oil
- Add the pasta/spaghetti back to a dry pan and pour over the sauce and stir into the pasta
- Serve (it's best enjoyed straight away)