Every bite of this Vegan Red Pepper Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower is mouth-wateringly delicious. It’s creamy, vegan, and packed with flavor. Cauliflower tossed with olive oil and a pinch of salt, roasted until crispy, then served with saucy whole-wheat pasta for a healthy and easy weeknight dinner. Yummy!
This veggie-forward pasta recipe is simple enough to make any night of the week. Start with the cauliflower. Roast the florets for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly charred. For the pasta, I made a quick red pepper sauce, but with a few additions that make this even better. I added cashews for some protein and store-bought arrabbiata pasta sauce for an unexpected but deliciously spicy kick. Toss the pasta with the sauce and roasted cauliflower, and done. Serve immediately and enjoy!
To make the Vegan Red Pepper Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower, you will need the following ingredients:
Heat the oven to 425 °F.
Toss the cauliflower florets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt and spread them on a baking sheet in an even layer.
Roast the cauliflower for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and brown.
In a high-powered blender, combine 6 tablespoons cashews, 6 tablespoons water, ½ teaspoon salt, pasta sauce, and roasted red peppers. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Cook 8 ounces whole-wheat penne pasta according to package directions. Drain.
Toss the cooked pasta with the prepared tomato sauce and most of the roasted cauliflower. Reserve some roasted cauliflower for topping if you wish.
Serve immediately topped with the reserved cauliflower and garnished with greens.
Looking for a veggie-forward pasta? Give this Red Pepper Pasta with Roasted Cauliflower recipe a try. It’s healthy and delicious. Made it? Let us know in the comments below.
Delicious! I made this for friends and they loved it!
So easy to whip up, loved every bite for dinner.
Superb! I made this for the family last week, and everyone devoured it. The roasted cauliflower added a lovely crunch, and the red pepper sauce was bursting with flavour. It felt great to do some simple yet healthy cooking that brought us all together for dinner. Thank you for this fabulous recipe!
Simply delicious dinner
Superb
So simple, loved!
OMG, this Red Pepper Pasta is so lush! I whipped it up after a long day, and my taste buds were literally dancing. The roasted cauli adds such a crunch and the sauce gives it a fab kick! Totally nailed it for a quick dinner.
Omg, this pasta is soooo good! Made it on our anniversary, and my hubby devoured it! Can't believe it's vegan! Major win!
OMG, this Red Pepper Pasta is lit! I made it for my girls’ night - and they were blown away! 😍 Roasting that cauli was a game-changer! Super easy and sooo delish! No leftovers, lol. Gonna be my go-to weeknight dish for sure! 🥳
Creamy and flavorful!
Super yummy pasta!
I made this for our anniversary. It was so simple yet delicious! My husband loved it!
Wow!
Healthy and delicious pasta! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
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