Garlic Butter Pasta

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp vegan butter (or oil)
• 5 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 pepper (sliced (e.g. red bell pepper))
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 3/4 tsp sea salt (or less/more to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp hot sauce (or more to taste (optional))
• 2 tbsp cornstarch (or arrowroot flour (see notes))
• 1 1/2 cups plant-based milk ((see notes))
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 10 oz pasta (of choice, gluten-free if needed)
• Fresh herbs (to garnish (e.g. parsley))
• Nutritional yeast (to taste (optional))

Instructions

1. 1

   You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.Cook your favorite pasta (regular pasta, gluten-free pasta, or grain-free pasta) in a pot according to package directions. Then, drain most of the pasta water but reserve 1/2 cup (120 ml) in a separate bowl.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat vegan butter (or oil) in a large skillet and add garlic and sliced pepper. Sauté for about a minute, stirring frequently. Add all spices and stir to combine.

3. 3

   In a bowl combine plant-based milk and cornstarch. Whisk until there are no lumps and pour the mixture into the skillet.

4. 4

   Let simmer for a few minutes until thickened, then add lemon juice, hot sauce (or red pepper flakes), and also the cooked pasta. Stir to combine.

5. 5

   Taste it and adjust seasonings. Add more salt/pepper/spices/lemon juice to taste. Add some reserved pasta water if you prefer a thinner sauce.

6. 6

   Sprinkle with nutritional yeast and garnish with fresh herbs. Enjoy!