One Tray Creamy Zucchini Pasta
A delicious and easy one-tray creamy zucchini pasta dish that's perfect for a quick dinner. This vegan recipe combines roasted zucchini, garlic, and red onions with a creamy sauce made from vegan cream cheese and Parmesan, all mixed with your choice of pasta.
Equipment
- Baking Tray
- Blender
- aluminum foil
- Large pot (for cooking pasta)
Ingredients
- 8.8 oz pasta of your choice (250g)
- 1 large zucchini sliced (or 2 medium zucchini)
- 1 red onion sliced (2 shallots)
- 1 whole head of garlic
- 1/2 cup vegan cream cheese (120 ml)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs (5 ml)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water (120 ml)
- 1/4 cup vegan Parmesan cheese (60 ml)
- Fresh basil (chopped)
- 1 Lemon zest from 1 lemon
Instructions
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Prepare the Vegetables:
- On a baking tray, add the sliced zucchini and red onion (or shallots).
- Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Place the whole head of garlic (with the top sliced off) on the tray.
- Add dollops of vegan cream cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil
Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized, and the garlic is soft.
Cook the Pasta:
- While the vegetables are roasting, cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining the pasta.
Prepare the Creamy Sauce:
- Once the vegetables and garlic are done, remove the tray from the oven.
- Squeeze the softened garlic cloves out of the head and into a blender.
- Add the roasted vegetables, vegan cream cheese, vegan Parmesan, and fresh basil to the blender.
- Add a little reserved pasta water and blend until smooth and creamy, adjusting the consistency with more pasta water if needed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Combine Everything:
- Add the cooked pasta directly to the baking tray.
- Pour the creamy blended sauce over the pasta and mix well to combine.
Serve:
- Serve the pasta hot, garnished with fresh basil and lemon zest.
Notes
For added flavor, you can sprinkle some chili flakes over the pasta before serving.
If you prefer a non-vegan version, you can use regular cream cheese and Parmesan. The recipe can be easily doubled to serve more people or to have leftovers for the next day. This should cover all the information you need for the One Tray Creamy Zucchini Pasta recipe. Let me know if you need any more details!
If you prefer a non-vegan version, you can use regular cream cheese and Parmesan. The recipe can be easily doubled to serve more people or to have leftovers for the next day. This should cover all the information you need for the One Tray Creamy Zucchini Pasta recipe. Let me know if you need any more details!
Nutrition
Calories: 375kcal