Spinach Pasta Sauce

• servings: 2 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 8 minutes

Ingredients

3 oz fresh spinach

1 handful of fresh basil

1 cup light coconut milk (canned) (or any other dairy-free milk)

2 tbsp nutritional yeast

1 tbsp cornstarch (or potato starch)

2 cloves of garlic

1 tsp onion powder

⅓-½ tsp salt (or to taste)

Black pepper (to taste)

1 pinch of nutmeg

Directions

You can watch the short video for visual instructions.Blend all ingredients in a blender until completely smooth.

Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and bring it to a boil, stirring regularly.

Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes and stir frequently.

Serve with cooked pasta (or grains/potatoes) and enjoy.

Notes

Optional Additions:

Lemon: A splash of lemon juice (or lime juice) brightens the flavor of the green noodles and, as a bonus, helps our bodies to absorb the iron in the spinach better. Boost the flavor further with the addition of lemon zest.

Nuts/seeds: The addition of ¼ cup of lightly toasted pine nuts, walnuts, cashews, or pistachios will add extra protein and texture. It also helps transform this into more of a spinach pesto.

Roasted garlic: Instead of fresh garlic, use roasted, which is wonderfully mellow and caramelized. You’ll need to increase the amount, adjusting to taste.

Herbs: Swap out the basil for parsley and/or cilantro.

Spice: Use red pepper flakes or chili/cayenne powder to add some heat to the green pasta sauce.

Cheese: To boost the cheesy flavor further, mix in some vegan cream cheese or even a vegan Parmesan cheese alternative

Nutrition

• Calories: 148 kcal
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 4.7 g
• Sodium: 373 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 13.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
• Total Sugars: 3.5 g
• Protein: 6.3 g