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Vegan Penne Recipe With Broccoli
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Vegan Penne With Broccoli

Make this creamy vegan penne with broccoli recipe in just one pot. It's a simple meatless lunch or dinner the whole family will love!
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: broccoli, nutritional yeast, pasta, vegan
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic (22g)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (12g) (optional)
  • 2 diced shallots (optional)
  • 8 oz uncooked penne pasta (230g)
  • 1 1/2 cups nondairy milk of choice (I like coconut milk) (360g)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 cups broccoli florets (260g)
  • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast or vegan Parmesan cheese (12g)
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper (optional)

Instructions

  • 1. In a medium saucepan over low heat, sauté garlic and shallots in olive oil, water, or cooking spray.
  • 2. When garlic begins to brown, stir in the uncooked penne, milk, salt, nutritional yeast, and uncooked broccoli.
  • 3. Cover the saucepan. Bring to a boil over low medium heat, then uncover the pan and stir.
  • 4. Continue to cook the vegan penne recipe, stirring occasionally, until penne is al dente and broccoli is soft and tender. (If you prefer more crisp broccoli, feel free to steam it separately.)
  • 5. Season with additional spices or vegan Parmesan if desired. Enjoy hot.

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Notes

Still craving pasta? Make Vegan Alfredo or Vegan Mac And Cheese.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 15.5g | Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 370mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 11.7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 129IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 4mg