The Creamiest Vegan Pasta Without Cheese | No Dairy | Great For Meal Prep
This is hands-down the creamiest vegan pasta you’ll ever make — and there’s no cheese (or processed vegan cheese) needed!
We’re making a silky coconut milk + nutritional yeast sauce, tossing it with tender orzo, spinach, and topping it with perfectly crispy roasted chickpeas. It’s healthy, comforting, and ready in just 20 minutes — perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
❤️ Why you’ll love this recipe:
✔ Dairy-free & plant-based
✔ High in protein & fiber
✔ Creamy without being heavy
✔ Quick & easy (20 minutes!)
🫶🏽 Ingredients You’ll Need:
Air-Fried Chickpeas
1 can (15 oz / 425 g) chickpeas, drained & rinsed
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tbsp olive oil
Creamy Orzo Pasta
1½ cups (300 g) dry orzo pasta
1 cup (150 g) frozen spinach (no need to thaw)
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup / 150 g)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup (240 ml) full-fat coconut milk
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
½–¾ cup (120–180 ml) reserved pasta water (adjust for creaminess)
½ tsp salt, or to taste
¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
🍽 Watch next:
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If you make this, tag me on Instagram @YourHandle so I can see your creations!
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