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Simple Pasta and Marinara

This simple pasta and marinara dish is great when you are looking for something quick but filling and tasty. You can dress it up as much as you like or keep it really simple. When I have more time, I might sauté an onion, mushrooms, and bell pepper to add to the marinara sauce. Other times I keep it really simple. That is the beauty of it! Also the pasta is interchangeable so use what you have in the pantry. Keep like simple! You can also top the dish with a vegan parmesan, if desired. There are two recipes on my site, one is a nut-free vegan parmesan and the other is a vegan parmesan made with cashews. Both are delicious!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box whole wheat penne pasta, or pasta of choice
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes
  • 1-2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 pitted date, optional
  • 1 tea white miso paste

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients to a high speed blender.
  3. Blend until smooth and heated through.
  4. Top cooked pasta with warm marinara sauce and enjoy!

Notes

Top the dish with a vegan parmesan cheese, if desired. There are two recipes on my site, one is a nut-free vegan parmesan and the other is a vegan parmesan made with cashews. Both are delicious!
You can also sauté your favorite veggie to add to the dish in order to incorporate more vegetables in your diet. In this particular dish, I usually add sautéed zucchini.