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Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes

Creamy Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes for Pure Comfort

This Creamy Vegan Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes is a delightful dish perfect for comfort and quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 537
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Cooked Spaghetti Can substitute with penne, fusilli, or gluten-free pasta.
For the Roasted Tomatoes
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes Grape tomatoes also work beautifully.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Use vegetable broth for an oil-free alternative.
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning A mix of dried basil, oregano, and rosemary is a great substitute.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Adjust to taste.
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 8 oz Vegan Cream Cheese Consider cashew cream or dairy cream cheese for non-vegan options.
  • 1 cup Vegan Pesto Regular pesto is great for those who don't mind dairy.
For the Finishing Touches
  • 1/4 cup Vegan Parmesan Nutritional yeast is a fantastic alternative.
  • to taste Fresh Basil Leaves Feel free to skip if not available.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking Tray

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss the cherry tomatoes with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper on a baking tray. Spread them out and roast for 20–25 minutes until blistered and juicy.
  2. Once the tomatoes are roasted, stir in vegan pesto and vegan cream cheese in the same baking tray until fully combined.
  3. Add the cooked spaghetti to the baking tray and gently toss to coat every strand with the creamy sauce.
  4. Sprinkle vegan Parmesan on top, add fresh basil leaves, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 537kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 360mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is versatile; feel free to change pasta types and cream cheese options to suit your needs. Enjoy with a side salad for a wholesome meal.

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