Looking for more creamy vegan pasta recipes? Check out my One Pot Vegan Pasta, Pumpkin Pasta Bake, Vegan Manicotti, and Vegan Spinach Artichoke Pasta. This easy, dreamy, and creamy Lemon Pasta recipe is ready to eat in 15 minutes! It’s bursting with refreshing lemon flavors but is still comforting enough for chilly spring days. Despite being a really simple spring or summer meal, vegan lemon pasta has a surprising amount of plant-based protein to keep you fuller longer. I blended silken tofu with lemon juice and lemon zest to make a zesty and creamy yet filling pasta sauce, then folded white beans and spinach into the finished dish. Once it’s ready, the pasta packs a whopping 20 grams of plant-based protein per serving!
Why this is the perfect pasta dinner for spring
Lovely lemon flavors – Fresh lemon juice and lemon zest in the pasta sauce fill this dish with light lemon flavors, making it a refreshing meal for spring. Rich and creamy – Blending silken tofu in the pasta sauce makes it surprisingly indulgent without having to use cream or milk. High in protein – There’s some sneaky protein in this lemon pasta recipe thanks to silken tofu and white beans! For even more protein, swap the regular pasta for your favorite protein pasta or bean-based pasta.
How to make lemon pasta
Find the complete recipe with measurements in the recipe card below. Boil the pasta according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside. Blend the silken tofu, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and red chili flakes until smooth and creamy. Set aside. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over low-medium heat. Once hot, add the garlic and cook until fragrant. Pour the lemon pasta sauce into the pan with the garlic. Add the cooked pasta to the pan, then toss to coat. Turn down the heat. Stir the white beans*, baby spinach leaves, and parmesan cheese (optional) into the lemon pasta until the spinach wilts and the cheese melts. *Blend the white beans directly into the lemon cream sauce if you’d like. You still get a creamy pasta dinner, but you won’t miss out on the extra protein. Serve the lemon pasta in bowls with lemon zest and parmesan sprinkled on top, then enjoy!
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