Easy Vegan Parmesan Spinach Pasta! With just a handful of ingredients and a simple cooking process, this delectable pasta dish is a must-try for anyone looking for a satisfying and flavorful meal in no time.

Packed with the goodness of fresh spinach and the savory taste of parmesan, this Vegan Parmesan Spinach Pasta is perfect for busy weeknights. Enjoy the perfect blend of textures and flavors in every bite of this simple and wholesome vegan pasta dish!

Whole Food Plant Based, Vegan, plant based, oil free, refined sugar free, no highly processed ingredients and gluten free.

Hi there, Ameera here!

We are always looking to whip up a speedy, nutrient-rich meal, and this dish that hits all the right spots. Mom and I were sitting cozy with a bowl of this comforting goodness, savoring each bite and reveling in the simple joy of a hearty, homemade meal.

If you love pasta and wholesome greens, then we’ve got just the dish for you! Trust me, you won’t regret giving this recipe a whirl.

Tips for Success:

• Flavor Profile: This Easy Vegan Parmesan Spinach Pasta is a delicious meal that comes together in less than 20 minutes. It features vegan parmesan cheese, baby spinach and pasta.
• Hot Pasta Water: This is simply removing some of the boiling water that the pasta is cooking in. We suggest removing this water in the later part of the pasta cooking. It is basically starchy water. If you forgot to remove the pasta water, no worries, you can use regular tap water instead.
• Sauce: The sauce in this recipe is on the thinner side.  There also isn’t a ton of it; however, we felt the amount of sauce was perfect for 8 oz. of pasta. Resist the urge to add more pasta to avoid a dry dish.
• Vegan Parmesan Cheese: We love our recipe for Vegan Parmesan Cheese; however, feel free to use your favorite recipe.
• Nutritional Yeast: We often get questions on nutritional yeast substitutions. We do not have any to offer for this recipe, especially since it is used in our Vegan Parmesan Cheese recipe as well.
• Lemon Juice (Optional): The lemon juice is completely optional. It was very controversial among our taste testers. Some loved it while others absolutely hated it. We suggest not adding it until the very end to see if you enjoy the flavor as is or if you prefer that little hit of lemon acid to enhance the spinach flavor.

Leftovers and Freezing:

Leftovers will generally keep 5 days in the refrigerator.  Store in a covered container.

This dish can be frozen.

Pantry Products:

• Vegetable Stock: We use Pacific Organic Low Sodium Vegetable Stock. We love this brand because it is Whole Food Plant Based compliant, as it does not contain MSG, has no oil, and does not contain any highly-processed ingredients.  Feel free to use your favorite vegetable broth.
• Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.

Kitchen Equipment:

• Stock pot – to cook the pasta
• Large skillet

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Easy Vegan Parmesan Spinach Pasta

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• Author: Monkey and Me Kitchen Adventures
• Prep Time: 10 Minutes
• Cook Time: 15 Minutes
• Total Time: 25 Minutes
• Yield: 4 Servings 1x
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Stovetop
• Diet: Vegan

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Description

Packed with the goodness of fresh spinach and the savory taste of parmesan, this Vegan Parmesan Spinach Pasta is perfect for busy weeknights.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients:

• 5 oz. fresh baby spinach, chopped (approx. 4 to 5 cups)
• 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 ½ cups low-sodium vegetable broth *
• 1/3 cup hot pasta water *
• 2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast
• ¼ cup Vegan Parmesan Cheese *
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional) *

Herb/Spice Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ to ¾ teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
• Pinch black pepper (+/-)

Other Ingredients:

• 8 oz. pasta (of choice)

Optional Toppings:

• Vegan Parmesan Cheese
• Freshly chopped parsley

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Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions, set aside to drain. Retain 1/3 cup of hot pasta water (set aside).
2. In a large skillet, add the chopped baby spinach, minced garlic, vegetable broth, and 1/3 cup of hot pasta water. Heat over medium heat for several minutes until the spinach starts to wilt, then all the remaining Base Ingredients and Herb/Spice Ingredients. Stir well to combine.
3. Continue to simmer over low heat for 3 minutes, then add the cooked pasta and continue to lightly simmer for several more minutes.
4. Serve topped with Vegan Parmesan Cheese and freshly chopped parsley.

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Notes

*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used. 

*Sea Salt:  Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.   

*Serving:  4

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