Best Vegan Creamy Tomato Pasta with Spinach and Basil

Vegan Creamy Tomato Pasta with Spinach and Basil is a delicious, plant-based dish that’s both comforting and nutritious. It features tender pasta coated in a rich, creamy tomato sauce, made vegan by using dairy-free alternatives like coconut milk or cashew cream. Fresh spinach and basil add a vibrant, refreshing flavor, while the creamy sauce gives it a luscious texture. This recipe is quick and easy to make, perfect for a weeknight dinner that doesn’t compromise on flavor or health!

Ingredients:

Pasta: 12 oz rigatoni or your favorite pasta
Olive oil: 2 tbsp
Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
Tomato paste: 3 tbsp
Coconut cream: 1 cup (or any plant-based cream)
Nutritional yeast: 1/4 cup
Vegan mozzarella: 1/2 cup, shredded
Red pepper flakes: 1 tsp (adjust to taste)
Salt: to taste
Black pepper: to taste
Fresh spinach: 2 cups
Fresh basil: 1/2 cup, roughly chopped