Description
This easy vegan pasta is creamy, silky, and packed with flavor—like a plant-based twist on carbonara! Made with just 5 ingredients, including vegan cream cheese and smoky vegan bacon, it’s a perfect quick dinner idea for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 3 rashers vegan bacon, diced
- 200g spaghetti (2 portions)
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 120g vegan cream cheese (e.g., Nush)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp dried parsley (or fresh basil)
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente.
- Sauté garlic & bacon: While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large pan over low-medium heat. Add diced vegan bacon and garlic, frying until fragrant.
- Make sauce: Add vegan cream cheese and 150ml of pasta water, stirring until smooth.
- Combine: Drain the pasta and mix it into the creamy sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
- Season & serve: Add salt, pepper, and herbs. Stir well, then serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
- Pasta water is key! It helps create a silky, creamy sauce.
- Try coconut cream or cashew cream instead of vegan cream cheese for a different texture.
- Gluten-free? Use your favorite GF pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg