White Sauce Veggie Pasta
• Soaked cashews are key for a creamy, restaurant-style texture without dairy. • You can swap cashews for extra plant milk + more flour if needed. • The sauce thickens as it cools, so add a splash of milk when reheating. • Works well for meal prep and holds up for 3–4 days in the fridge. • You can easily increase protein by adding tofu, tempeh, or white beans. Health Benefits: This dish provides a balanced mix of complex carbohydrates, fiber-rich vegetables, and plant-based fats. Cashews contribute healthy fats and minerals like magnesium and zinc, while vegetables add antioxidants, vitamin C, and fiber for gut health and satiety. Using a plant-based white sauce keeps saturated fat moderate while still delivering creaminess and comfort, making this a nutrient-dense pasta option that supports steady energy and fullness.
1 steps, about 30 minutes
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01Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. 2. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. 3. Add onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. 4. Add garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant. 5. Add zucchini, bell pepper, mushrooms, and broccoli. Cook for 5–7 minutes until tender-crisp. 6. Add spinach and cook until wilted. 7. In a blender, combine soaked cashews, plant milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, flour or cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Blend until completely smooth. 8. Pour white sauce into the pan with vegetables. Stir well. 9. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened and creamy. 10. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly. 11. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or lemon juice. 12. Serve warm.
• Soaked cashews are key for a creamy, restaurant-style texture without dairy. • You can swap cashews for extra plant milk + more flour if needed. • The sauce thickens as it cools, so add a splash of milk when reheating. • Works well for meal prep and holds up for 3–4 days in the fridge. • You can easily increase protein by adding tofu, tempeh, or white beans. Health Benefits: This dish provides a balanced mix of complex carbohydrates, fiber-rich vegetables, and plant-based fats. Cashews contribute healthy fats and minerals like magnesium and zinc, while vegetables add antioxidants, vitamin C, and fiber for gut health and satiety. Using a plant-based white sauce keeps saturated fat moderate while still delivering creaminess and comfort, making this a nutrient-dense pasta option that supports steady energy and fullness.
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