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Vegan Pasta With Broccoli And Asparagus

Vegan Pasta With Asparagus And Broccoli Sauce

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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: asparagus, broccoli, gluten-free, lemon, pasta, spaghetti
Servings: 3 people

Ingredients

  • 1 broccoli cut into florets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium red onion
  • 1 bunch asparagus (around 6 pieces) cut in small chunks
  • 1 cup peas frozen or fresh
  • 1 cup corn frozen or fresh
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup plant-based milk
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast flakes
  • lemon zest from 1 lemon
  • lemon juice from 1 lemon
  • 1 pack your favourite gluten-free spaghetti
  • lemon wedges to serve
  • dairy-free parmesan cheese to serve
  • nutritional yeast flakes to serve

Instructions

  • Boil water in a saucepan and add a little bit of salt and broccoli, cut into small florets. Cook for 7 minutes or until just tender. Drain and set aside.
  • Boil water in a saucepan again and cook the gluten-free pasta of your choice according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile pasta is cooking, prepare your vegetables. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan and add onion, garlic, asparagus and sauté for 3 minutes. Then add peas, corn, and all the herbs. Sauteé for 5 minutes more and then set aside.
  • Prepare broccoli sauce: In a food processor, add your cooked broccoli, lemon juice and lemon zest, nutritional yeast, 1 tbsp olive oil, and milk. Pulse until almost smooth. Taste and add salt and pepper.
  • Divide your cooked pasta between plates and place your cook vegetables on the top. Pour your broccoli sauce over. Serve with parmesan cheese and lemon wedges.
  • Enjoy!