Best Vegan Lemon Pasta
Vegan lemon pasta is creamy, bright, and full of zesty lemon flavor with a silky, comforting texture. Turmeric adds a warm color, while fresh basil and lemon zest bring a fresh, vibrant finish!
Servings: servings
Calories: 556kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta such as tagliatelle or macaroni
- 1 whole lemon zested and juiced
- 2 cups cooking cream
- 1 cube vegetable bouillon
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- fresh basil for garnish
- 4 ounces parmesan cheese for topping
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients
- Zest the lemon to get about 1 tablespoon of lemon zest, then squeeze to extract the juice.
- Set aside the lemon zest and juice.
Make the Sauce Base
- In a large pan or pot, add cooking cream, lemon juice, turmeric, a vegetable bouillon cube, and half of the lemon zest.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
Cook the Pasta
- Add the pasta directly into the pan.
- Cook according to the package instructions, stirring occasionally.
- If the liquid evaporates too quickly before the pasta is fully cooked, add a small amount of water as needed.
- Continue cooking until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened.
Finish and Serve
- Once cooked, remove from heat.
- Top with parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with fresh basil and the remaining lemon zest.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Select the pot you will use to cook the one-pot lemon pasta, such as a 12-inch-diameter pan, but you can use a larger pot if you prefer.
- Use pasta shapes that fit well in the pan for even cooking.
- Add water gradually if needed to prevent the pasta from drying out.
- For a fully vegan version, use dairy-free Parmesan cheese alternatives.
Serving: 1gCalories: 556kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 15gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 32gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 154mgSodium: 1195mgPotassium: 526mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 2468IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 438mgIron: 2mg
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