This creamy one-pot pasta recipe features a delicious and creamy rose sauce with roasted red peppers, perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The recipe can be customized with your choice of pasta and is suitable for vegans and non-vegans alike.
1 cuproasted red peppers (diced)if you wanted extra you can add an extra ½ cup
1tbsphot chili flakesoptional
3tbspitalian spice blend
6 to 8cupsspinach about 3 large handfuls
Instructions
Start by preparing the rose sauce. Blend the soaked and drained cashews, tomato paste, and broth in a high powered blender. Blend until smooth and creamy and set aside.
Add olive oil to a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until onions start to soften. Add minced garlic and sautee for 1 more minute.
Add roasted red peppers, nutritional yeast, Italian spice blend, and hot chili flakes. Stir in the ingredients then add 3 cups of broth and the penne.
Cook pasta according to the package instructions. Once the pasta is almost done cooking add in the rose sauce. Stir until well mixed. Then stir in the spinach. Cook another 1 to 3 minutes until spinach is wilted.
Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
To avoid overcooking the noodles, add the rose sauce after 8 minutes of cooking, allowing the pasta to maintain its texture while absorbing the flavors. Stirring occasionally while cooking will prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pan. If you prefer a less saucy consistency, reduce the amount of pasta used. Add more broth as needed if the dish becomes dry while cooking.Note: Nutritional information is approximate values and can vary significantly depending on the specific brands and quality of ingredients used. This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional nutritional advice.