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Vegan Creamy Tomato Shells Recipe

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This Vegan Creamy Tomato Shells recipe offers a wonderfully rich and comforting pasta dish, featuring tender pasta shells smothered in a luscious, plant-based creamy tomato sauce infused with garlic. It’s a quick, satisfying meal perfect for weeknights or any time you crave a hearty yet dairy-free comfort food.

Ingredients

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Pasta

  • 8 oz pasta shells

Sauce

  • 2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup plant-based cream (such as cashew cream or coconut cream)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta shells and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Simmer the Tomatoes: Add the chopped tomatoes to the skillet with garlic. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes break down and create a flavorful sauce.
  4. Add the Cream: Stir in the plant-based cream and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce is creamy and heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Combine and Serve: Add the cooked pasta shells to the sauce, stirring gently to coat the pasta completely. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil if desired.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free pasta shells if you need a gluten-free version.
  • For a richer sauce, blend some of the cooked tomatoes before adding the cream.
  • You can substitute garlic with garlic powder if fresh garlic is not available.
  • Adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding more plant-based cream or a splash of pasta cooking water.
  • This dish pairs well with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

Keywords: vegan pasta, creamy tomato sauce, plant-based cream, garlic pasta shells, dairy-free pasta

Find it online: https://cookwithyana.com/vegan-creamy-tomato-shells-recipe/