Marry Me Pasta

Why Make This Recipe

Marry Me Pasta is a delicious and easy meal that everyone will love. This vegan dish is packed with protein thanks to lentil pasta and butter beans, making it not only tasty but also nutritious. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or for impressing a date, this recipe combines creamy textures and fresh greens that create a satisfying dish without overwhelming flavors.

How to Make Marry Me Pasta

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces lentil pasta
• 1 cup cashews
• 1 can (15 ounces) butter beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups fresh greens (spinach, kale, etc.)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Cook the lentil pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2. In a blender, combine the cashews, butter beans, olive oil, garlic, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. In a large pan, heat some olive oil and add the fresh greens. Sauté until wilted.
4. Add the cooked pasta and creamy cashew sauce to the pan with the greens, tossing to combine.
5. Serve warm and enjoy your high-protein vegan Marry Me Pasta!

How to Serve Marry Me Pasta

Serve Marry Me Pasta warm, directly from the pan. You can garnish it with some fresh herbs or a sprinkle of extra nutritional yeast for added flavor. This dish pairs well with a side salad or some crusty bread.

How to Store Marry Me Pasta

If you have leftovers, store the Marry Me Pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will last for about 3-4 days. When reheating, you can add a splash of water or a little olive oil to help bring back the creamy texture.

Tips to Make Marry Me Pasta

• Soak the cashews in water for a few hours before blending for an even creamier sauce.
• Feel free to swap in any type of fresh greens you have on hand or your favorites.
• Adjust the garlic and nutritional yeast to suit your taste for more or less flavor.

Variation

You can add other vegetables like cherry tomatoes, zucchini, or bell peppers for more color and taste. If you prefer a non-vegan version, you can use regular pasta and add cheese.

FAQs

Can I use other types of pasta?
Yes, you can use any pasta you like, but lentil pasta gives this dish extra protein.

Can I make this recipe nut-free?
Yes, you can substitute the cashews with silken tofu or sunflower seeds for a nut-free version.

How long does it take to make Marry Me Pasta?
The recipe takes about 30-35 minutes from start to finish, making it a quick and easy meal option.

Marry Me Pasta

A delicious and easy vegan pasta dish packed with protein from lentil pasta and butter beans, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Italian, Vegan

Calories: 450

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 8 ounces lentil pasta
• 1 cup cashews Soak in water for a few hours for a creamier sauce.
• 1 can (15 ounces) butter beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 cups fresh greens (spinach, kale, etc.) Feel free to swap in any type of greens.
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced Adjust to taste for more or less flavor.
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast Adjust to taste.
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

 

Preparation

1. Cook the lentil pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2. In a blender, combine the cashews, butter beans, olive oil, garlic, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Cooking

1. In a large pan, heat some olive oil and add the fresh greens. Sauté until wilted.
2. Add the cooked pasta and creamy cashew sauce to the pan with the greens, tossing to combine.
3. Serve warm and enjoy your high-protein vegan Marry Me Pasta!

Notes

This dish pairs well with a side salad or some crusty bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. When reheating, add a splash of water or a little olive oil to restore the creamy texture.