Creamy Lentil Pasta (Vegan, Soy-free, Gluten-free)
Having a 5 year son who is going through a picky stage now, I have to be creative in the way I prepare his meals. My son Daevyd loves pasta in any shape or form, I guess children are intrigued by their fun shapes. Well I know for certain that Daevyd doesn’t like cauliflower but he loves creamy sauces. I decided to incorporate cauliflower in the sauce and I figured that he wouldn’t even notice the difference. I also decided to add lentil stew for a nice twist, Daevyd enjoyed the pasta very much and as usual he thanks me for his meal after he finishes.
Lentil Stew
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup dry brown lentils, rinsed
2 cups Vegetable Broth
1/4 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon parsley
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
In a medium pot, heat oil and saute onions and garlic and saute. Stir in lentils, add vegetable broth, coconut milk and tomato paste, thyme, parsley, basil and bring to boil. Reduce heat to simmer for 1 hour. Stir in salt to taste when lentils are tender.
Cauliflower Sauce
2 teaspoons coconut oil or water
1 tablespoon onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 cups cauliflower florets
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup cashews, washed and soaked for about 4 hours
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
1 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
1 12 ounce package of brown rice pasta prepared according to package direction, drained
Steam cauliflower until tender and set aside. In a medium saucepan saute onions and garlic until tender, transfer to a blender along with the cashew, water, nutritional yeast flakes, salt and process until smooth and creamy. Add steamed cauliflower and blending until creamy. May need to add extra water. Pour sauce into prepared pasta and stir in lentil stew.
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This sounds and looks so yummy! My family loves pasta, but not a fan of veggies, so I’m definitely going to have to try this next week!
Please enjoy Victoria!
That looks so really yummy! I will make this for Mother’s Day. Thanks for sharing!
That’s cool, do have a lovely day when it comes!
I love that it’s vegan as I don’t really eat meat. The recipe is packed and it sounds so tasty! I seriously can’t wait to try it at home.
Elizabeth, please enjoy!
This looks good, I love lentils, especially the red ones, they cook up quicker!
Thanks Heather, love the red ones for the same reason but love the brown ones because of their hearty robust flavor in this dish!
I love all the healthy ingredients in this pasta. It looks so good.
Thanks Tara, please enjoy!
That cauliflower sauce sounds fantastic and I love how you incorporated lentils into the recipe – such a creative dish!
Thanks Joanie it a very hearty dish!
What a creative way to pack in the nutrients!
Thanks Kimberly, creativity is the mother of inventions!
I love how you hid the cauliflower in that sauce. It sounds like a hearty meal.
Thanks Kristen, with picky eaters I’m always trying to hide the healthy foods.
Jeez, I’d put that cauliflower sauce on a piece of toast. Sounds like it’s something you could use in a variety of ways.
Jameson yes its amazing what these sauces could be used on, pizza, nachos, lasagna etc. Just let your imagination run wild!
Oh yum, this looks delicious, I’m gluten free and dairy free so it’s right up my street! :) just going to pin it, thanks!