32 Vegan Date Night Recipes: Cavolo Nero Pasta

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32 Vegan Date Night Recipes: Cavolo Nero Pasta

Cavolo Nero Pasta, or Tuscan Kale Pasta, is a creamy, rich, moreish dish that has a long tradition in Tuscan and Italian cuisine. This velvety "pasta con cavolo nero" is vegan and requires only 8 ingredients and 15 minutes to get from the pot to your plate.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Course, Main Dish, Vegan Dinner Recipes

Cuisine: Asian, Indian, Italian

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 687kcal

Author: Deborah

Cost: $11

Equipment

Dutch oven or Instant Pot or regular pot
wooden spoon
measuring cup

Ingredients

10.5 oz dried spaghetti
2 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic minced
5 oz sun-dried tomatoes thinly sliced
1 cup non-dairy heavy cream
½ cup vegan parmesan
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Depending upon the type of noodles, this should take between 7 and 10 minutes. Drain, but don't rinse.
In the meantime, while spaghetti is cooking, heat olive oil to a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium. Add minced garlic and stir for about 30 seconds, being careful not to burn.
Add the Cavolo Nero to the skillet.
Continue to cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until cavolo nero leaves and stalks are wilted.
Toss in sun-dried tomatoes.
Stir until tomatoes are well-incorporated with the other ingredients.
Add the vegan heavy cream.
Stir well until heated through.
Add Vegan Parmesan.
Stir until cavolo nero leaves are well-coated with parmesan.
Add lemon juice, a sprinkle of sea salt, black pepper, and cooked spaghetti.
Continue to cook over medium heat until all ingredients are heated thoroughly and ingredients are totally blended. Serve immediately with some garlic bread and a side salad.

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate.
Don't overcook the noodles in this "pasta con cavolo nero" or they may turn to mush!
If you prefer a creamier version of Cavolo Nero Pasta, make the sauce on the side and pour it over the noodles right before serving. This prevents the noodles from absorbing all the sauce.
If you make the sauce on the side as in the above tip, add a bit of olive oil or vegan butter to the spaghetti noodles after cooking and draining to prevent them from sticking.

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