Vegan Pasta with Cheesy Garlic Breadcrumbs & Spinach

Ingredients

• 180 g dried penne or other pasta
• 1 slice crusty bread, slightly stale or lightly toasted is best
• 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 2 garlic cloves
• 240 ml / 1 cup almond milk or soy milk
• 1 heaped tbsp cornflour
• A pinch of ground nutmeg
• 3 handfuls of fresh spinach
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

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   Add the pasta to a large saucepan filled...: Add the pasta to a large saucepan filled with water and cook according to the packet's instructions.

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   Meanwhile, make the breadcrumbs by toasting the bread...: Meanwhile, make the breadcrumbs by toasting the bread before adding it to a food processor, along with garlic and nutritional yeast. Blitz until you have large chunky breadcrumbs.

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   Next make the creamy sauce by blending the...: Next make the creamy sauce by blending the almond milk and cornflour together and adding it to a small saucepan. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer, stirring until thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in the nutmeg and spinach.

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   Once the pasta has cooked, combine with the...: Once the pasta has cooked, combine with the sauce and spinach and divide between 2 bowls.

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   Top with the garlic crumbs and add salt...: Top with the garlic crumbs and add salt and pepper, to taste.

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   Enjoy!