"Get cozy with a bowl of this creamy and spicy pasta. It’s made with a Vegan Nduja (en-doo-ya) which is an Italian spicy and smoky sausage traditionally made from pork but I #veganized for this recipe!"
Creamy Vegan Nduja Pasta
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The savory flavors of this Creamy Vegan Nduja Pasta, where plant-based ingredients come together to create a luscious and satisfying dish. The star of the show is the homemade Vegan Nduja, a spicy and umami-packed paste featuring vegan sopressata, sundried tomatoes, and Calabrian chili peppers. Paired with pappardelle pasta and a velvety cashew cream sauce, It's easy to prepare and bursting with Italian-inspired goodness.
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Prep time: 30mins
Cook time: 25mins
Serves or Makes: 2-3 servings
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ingredients
Vegan Nduja:
- 1 cup (130 grams) Vegan Sopressata Sausage, chopped
- 8 sundried tomatoes (rehydrated with warm water if not in oil), chopped
- 2 1/2 tablespoons chopped Calabrian chili peppers
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 cup olive oil
ingredients
Main Pasta Dish:
- 3 heaping tablespoons (50 grams) veg nduja (above)
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) vegan butter
- 7 ounces (200 grams) pappardelle (or wide pasta)
- 3/4 cup cashew cream
- 1 cup (60 grams) finely grated vegan parmesan
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Method
To make the Nduja:
Step 1
Blend everything in a food processor until it forms a paste. Use in sauces, on pizza, or as a spread. Keep refrigerated for up to 10 days.
To make the Pasta:
Step 1
Cook the pasta according to package directions. Once the pasta is in the boiling water, start the sauce.
Step 2
Make the sauce by melting the butter in a large skillet on medium-low heat. Add in the vegan nduja and mix well. Allow the mixture to cook for a couple of minutes while stirring.
Step 3
Add in the cashew cream and mix together. Add in the grated parmesan, stirring as it melts into the sauce. Use pasta water as needed to thin the sauce.
Step 4
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until well coated. Season with pepper to taste. Top with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.