Description
A quick and fresh vegan dish featuring spaghetti tossed in a creamy green sauce made from spinach, cilantro, and pumpkin seeds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz spaghetti (or gluten-free spaghetti)
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- 1 cup cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 jalapeño (seeded for less heat)
- 1/2 cup plant-based cream or milk
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta – Boil spaghetti according to package directions, then drain.
- Blend sauce – In a blender, combine spinach, cilantro, pumpkin seeds, garlic, jalapeño, cream, olive oil, and salt until smooth.
- Combine – Toss the cooked pasta with the green sauce until well coated, then serve warm.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh spinach and cilantro. Toast pumpkin seeds for a nuttier taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan pasta, green spaghetti, healthy dinner, quick meal, comfort food