Description
This Vegan Parmesan Zucchini Spinach Pasta Skillet is a savory, sunshine-filled summer dish that blends tender zucchini with leafy spinach and a sprinkle of vegan “parmesan” for a flavorful, comforting bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Skillet Ingredients:
- 1 medium yellow onion, fine dice
- 1 medium zucchini (10 to 12 oz.), unpeeled, small dice
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 – [ 14.5 oz. can ] petite diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth *
- 1 cup water
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda *
Spice/Herb Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil (+/-) *
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (+/-) *
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (+/-) *
- 1/8 teaspoon dried crushed thyme leaves *
- ¼ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ¼ to 1 teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
Other Ingredients:
- 8 oz. dry farfalle pasta (or pasta of choice) *
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- ¼ cup Vegan Parmesan Cheese *
- 2 cups (2.5 oz.) chopped, packed fresh baby spinach *
Optional Toppings:
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Vegan Parmesan Cheese *
Instructions
- Cook the farfalle pasta according to package directions, drain and rinse with cold water to thoroughly rinse off excess starches. Then allow to thoroughly drain to remove any excess water. Set aside.
- Place all the Spice/Herb Ingredients into a small bowl, mix to combine, set aside.
- In a large skillet, add the onions and zucchini. Sauté over medium-high heat for 8 to 11 minutes to soften, add a splash of water, if needed to avoid burning. Then lower the heat to medium, add the minced garlic, sauté, stir constantly for one minute.
- Add all the other remaining Base Ingredients (except the baking soda) and the Spice/Herb Mix into the skillet, stir well. Increase the heat to high to bring to a boil, then immediately lower to a simmer. Add the baking soda, stir well, then simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, largely dependent upon how tender you enjoy the zucchini.
- Once the zucchini has reached the desired tenderness, add the nutritional yeast and Vegan Parmesan Cheese, stir well to mix in. Simmer for several minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta and chopped baby spinach, stir to incorporate. Simmer on lower for 3 to 4 minutes, then serve topped with freshly chopped parsley and/or a generous sprinkle Vegan Parmesan Cheese.
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.
Servings: 4 (makes 7 cups)