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VEGAN ALPHAGETTI WITH HIDDEN VEGGIES & PANTRY STAPLES

This Vegan Alphagetti is packed with hidden veggies and is made with all of your go-to pantry staples to make getting a family-friendly, kid approved meal on the table fast and easy!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 554kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chickpea alphabet pasta
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 2 cups frozen butternut squash or finely diced squash cooked al dente
  • 2 ½ cups no added salt plain tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp vegan butter
  • 3 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp salt or to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a medium saucepot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and saute for 3 minutes, until it begins to soften.
  • Add the squash and tomato sauce, cover and cook on medium low for 15 minutes until the squash is tender enough that when pricked with a fork, it falls apart.
  • Add the butter, almond milk, nutritional yeast, maple, paprika and salt.
  • Transfer to a blender and puree until very smooth.Transfer back to the pot and add in the cooked pasta. Stir until combined. Serve hot.

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Nutrition

Calories: 554kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1114mg | Potassium: 884mg | Fiber: 22g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 8300IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 14mg