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Quick and Easy Vegan Broccoli Pasta

The fastest, easiest and tastiest vegan lemony, garlicky, Parmesan broccoli pasta.
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 4
Calories: 462kcal
Author: Lauren Boehme

Ingredients

  • 12 Ounces Pasta of choice, vegan (and gluten-free if desired)
  • 2 Small heads of Broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
  • 1 Shallot, diced
  • 4 Cloves Garlic, chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Oregano, dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon Basil, dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
  • 2 Tablespoons Lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Agave syrup
  • 1/4 Cup Olive oil or vegetable broth for an oil free option
  • 1 Cup Vegan Parmesan, I used Follow Your Heart, divided
  • 1/2 Cup Reserved pasta water
  • 1/4 Cup Vegan heavy cream or coconut cream

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions.
  • Make sure to reserve at least 1/2 cup of pasta water, and then when the pasta has about 2 to 3 minutes left to cook, add the broccoli to the pot with the pasta and stir.
  • Let the pasta and broccoli continue to cook for the remaining pasta cooking time and when the pasta is al dente, drain the pasta and broccoli and then return them to the pot you cooked them in.
  • While the pasta and broccoli are cooking, in a jar, plastic container or just a mixing bowl, combine the lemon zest, shallot, garlic, salt, oregano, basil, red pepper, lemon juice, agave, olive oil, 1/2 cup of vegan Parmesan and the reserved pasta water.
  • Put the top on the jar or container and shake to combine the sauce. Or if you have everything in a mixing bowl, whisk to combine everything.
  • Once the pasta and broccoli have been drained and returned to the pot, sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of vegan Parmesan over the pasta, and the pour the cream over the pasta, then pour the sauce you made over the the pasta as well.
  • Toss to coat everything and evenly combine everything. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Serve topped with more vegan Parmesan of desired. You can also serve this pasta with any protein you want, it is delish with baked tofu or a vegan sausage.

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Nutrition

Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 447mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg