This One Pan Tuscan Pasta is both easy and delicious! Thinking of what to make for dinner every night can be daunting, and even more so, the clean up and prep that comes with that it. This dish is super filling, has so many vegetables, is dairy free, can be made gluten free, and is even great as leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day.
Notes on Ingredients
Please take note that this is important information about the ingredients used in this recipe and the FULL recipe with measurements and details can be found DOWN BELOW (scroll to it) in the recipe card.
What ingredients do I need for One Pan Tuscan Pasta?
sauce on the bottom:
olive oil: Make sure to use an oil that is seed oil free.
minced garlic: chop or use a garlic press
unsweetened coconut milk or coconut cream: gives the pasta a creamy sauce
nutritional yeast: gives the pasta a “cheesy” flavor
dried basil, dried oregano, and salt
the rest:
small short pasta: I use protein pasta!
broccoli: one of my favorite vegetable to add to pasta
sun-dried tomatoes: adds so much flavor
baby Bella mushrooms
spinach
water
optional:
tofu (or any protein)
vegan parmesan
How do you make One Pan Tuscan Pasta?
- Start by preheating the oven to 400F
- Then, chop all of the vegetables.
- Next, put all of the sauce ingredients in the pan and whisk together
- After, pour in the pasta, chopped vegetables, and water to the pan.
- Finally, mix all together and bake covered for 20 minutes and uncovered for 20 minutes at 400 F.
- Top with protein of choice and vegan parmesan (optional)
Commonly Asked Questions
What type of pasta works best for this dish?
I like to use a short protein pasta like a cavatappi or penne. The thicker or longer noodles may take more time to cook and fall apart when mixed together. Also, If you are gluten free you can always use a gluten free pasta.
Can I use different vegetables?
Yes! You can use any vegetables that you prefer, just note that cooking times may differ.
Will almond milk work instead of coconut milk or cream?
No, use coconut milk or cream to ensure that the pasta comes out creamy. Almond or soy milk are thinner and may leave the pasta with extra liquid.
Extra Helpful Tips
- At the start, cut the vegetables to be about the same size so all of the vegetables cook evenly.
- Use a shorter pasta like penne or cavatappi.
- Finally, Make tofu in a skillet to add in some extra protein (or any other protein of choice) and then add it on top of the pasta.
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How to Store
Store the One Pan Tuscan Pasta in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave.
One Pan Tuscan Pasta
the ingredients
sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 3/4 cup coconut milk or coconut cream full fat unsweetened
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp basil dried
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 1 tsp salt
rest of ingredients
- 8 oz pasta small short
- 1.5 cups broccoli chopped
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced baby Bella
- 2 cups spinach chopped
- 4 cups water
instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F
- Chop all of the vegetables.
- Put all of the sauce ingredients in the pan and whisk together
- Add the pasta, chopped vegetables, and water to the pan.
- Mix all together and bake covered for 20 minutes and uncovered for 20 minutes at 400 F.
- Top with protein of choice and vegan parmesan (optional)
