Creamy Vegan Nduja Pasta

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"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!"
-- @theyummyvegan

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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.