This easy vegan one pot creamy garlic parmesan pasta needs less than 30 minutes to make and can be completely top 8 allergen free.
Delicious, filling, warm pasta. There’s something so comforting about it. This vegan one pot creamy garlic parmesan pasta is everything that is perfect about pasta.
When first going vegan, you may wonder how to not go over your budget or how you can reduce the cost of your grocery bill. When you add a lot of processed versions of non-traditional food, the price can add up quickly.
However, if you stick to meals that were traditionally inexpensive, like pasta, then you can continue to keep your bill low also.
This meal costs around $5 total and it’s enough to feed an entire family or it can be halved to have a smaller portion for 2.
This easy vegan dinner idea is also great for meal prepping and to feed both vegan and non-vegans alike. Seriously, who doesn’t like pasta!
We’ll give tips in the post for additions to make it go even further and as always, we’ll give tips on making it allergen friendly!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this vegan creamy garlic Parmesan pasta Top 8 Allergen Free?
The ingredients that we need to look at here are the pasta, vegan butter, coconut milk, and vegan parmesan.
To start, you want to use a gluten free pasta. There are so many choices available now, so just use the one that you like the best.
For the vegan butter, ensure that it is soy free. We prefer earth balance soy free when it comes to this. It comes in a red tub.
Then, we have coconut milk. While it makes the dish creamier, you can swap it with other dairy free milks. We’d suggest oat milk for this because it’s creamier.
And then we have the vegan parmesan cheese. We are use Violife in this recipe, which does contain coconut oil, but no other allergens. If you have a coconut allergen, you can use Follow Your Heart parmesan.
We also have a vegan parmesan on our site that you can make with sunflower seeds; however, it doesn’t melt well which is why we recommend using one of the store bought brands.
What can I substitute for canned coconut milk?
Canned coconut milk is thick and makes the pasta sauce extra creamy; however if you don’t have that on hand, you can still make this pasta recipe.
If you don’t have canned coconut milk, you can use any dairy free milk. We would suggest oat or soy milk because they tend to be creamier.
What can I substitute for vegan parmesan cheese?
If you don’t have any store bought vegan parmesan on hand, you can make our homemade vegan parmesan on our site that you can make with sunflower seeds.
We would recommend sprinkling this on top once the dish is already plated as it doesn’t melt well.
Alternatively, you could use another vegan cheese that melts; however it will change the texture and flavor of the dish.
Can I replace the vegan butter with another oil?
Yes you could. Coconut oil would be the best replacement and then another like olive or avocado oil. It will not have the same creaminess though.
How can I make this oil free?
You can just add more vegetable stock in the beginning. It will drastically change the taste and not be as rich, but if you are used to being oil free then you will likely not mind.
DOES IT MATTER WHAT TYPE OF PASTA THAT I USE?
We are using fettuccine in the photos and we’ve also made with linguine; however, you don’t only have to use either in this recipe.
It does do well with tubular shaped pasta, like penne, and even ones like rotini or shells that can pick up and hold onto all the sauce. Whatever you have on hand will work perfectly.
Can I add anything else to the dish besides the pasta and sauce?
Absolutely. Here’s some ideas:
- vegan chicken strips
- crispy chickpeas
- crispy tofu pieces
- sautéed mushrooms
- broccoli
- asparagus
For the mushrooms, broccoli and asparagus, you could add in once your noodles start to soften.
For the remaining, you can either cook those in the skillet first and then set aside and add back in at the end or cook in another skillet while making the pasta.
Can I prep this vegan pasta ahead of time?
Yes! We’d recommend letting this cool completely and then storing in an air tight container for up to 5 days. If you meal prep you can split this up into individual containers.
You may want to or feel like you need a splash or two of dairy free milk when reheating.
Can this be frozen?
We don’t recommend freezing this dish.
What size skillet should I use for this vegan pasta dish?
You want a large skillet, approximately 12 inches; however, you don’t want it so large that the sauce is too spread out.
The larger the skillet the more quickly the liquid will reduce. So you want it large enough that it will evenly cook the pasta, but not so large you cook down your sauce too fast.
You could also use a large pot or dutch oven, but try to keep the size the same.
WHAT SIDES TO SERVE WITH THIS VEGAN CREAMY PASTA DISH?
There are endless possibilities but a side salad and some bread are great starting points.
Here’s some bread ideas:
- Vegan Italian Cheesy Bread Rolls (photo shown above)
- Vegan Garlic Bread
- Easy Vegan Dinner Rolls
What other vegan pasta ideas could I make?
Who doesn’t love pasta? Especially in colder months, it can be a total comfort food. Here’s some more delicious vegan pasta dishes:
- Vegan Mac and Cheese Pasta
- Vegan Pumpkin Pasta with Sundried Tomatoes and Spinach
- The Best Vegan Lasagna
- Vegan Alfredo
- Vegan Cheesy Hamburger Helper Skillet
- The Best Vegan Mac and Cheese
- Spinach and Walnut Pesto Pasta
- Vegan Carbonara
- Vegan Creamy Broccoli and Chickpea Pasta
And if you are looking for some cold pasta ideas, try out:
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Vegan One Pot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Pasta
Ingredients
- ¼ cup vegan butter
- 1 bulb garlic (10-12 cloves), minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 16 oz can canned coconut milk (can sub for any carton dairy free milk but canned makes creamier)
- 1 teaspoon salt, more to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, more to taste
- 1 lb uncooked fettuccine noodles (use GF if needed, can sub with other pasta noodles)
- ½ cup vegan parmesan cheese
- chopped fresh parsley, to taste
Instructions
- Melt vegan butter in a large skillet or pot over medium high heat.
- When butter begins to sizzle, add minced garlic and saute, stirring frequently for about 2 minutes. Do not burn!
- Stir in vegetable broth, coconut milk salt and pepper. Combine well.
- Add in the uncooked pasta and stir together.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until pasta is cooked through. It will take roughly 20 – 22 minutes.
- Once done stir in cheese and parsley.
- Add a splash more milk if sauce is too thick for you.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and serve.
Sharon C
Super tasty and simple! Absolutely love it. This recipe is about to be a popular one in our home! I added asparagus and Daring original chick’n. SO good!!
LarishaBernard
great additions!
Crystal Goins
This is one of our family favorites! We have enjoyed soooooo many of your recipes since we discovered your YouTube channel. Thanks!
LarishaBernard
So happy to hear that !
Cindy
This recipe was simple and delicious!! I’m not fully vegan yet but will be if your other recipes taste as good as this one lol!!
LarishaBernard
So glad to hear that! Let us know if you try more!
Gen
I was worried to try this because of the coconut milk being a strong flavor but it was wonderfully balanced. I didn’t have v parm so I just used nutritional yeast & it was just as delicious. Served with vegan nuggets.
LarishaBernard
So glad that you gave it a try anyways and then loved it!
Kenya
Thank you so much for this recipe! Made this for my family last night (I’m the only dairy free one) and they all loved it! The best dairy free pasta I’ve made this far! Love this blog and your channel
LarishaBernard
Wow, love to hear that it was such a hit!
Lisa
I love this so much! So does my hubby. I like to add homemade tempeh bacon and roasted broccoli. I also like to roast the garlic before adding it for extra flavor.
We are trying your chorizo burrito bowls next. Thank you for the great recipes
Brittney
Looking to make this, it looks amazing! Is there any other cheese we could use as my family doesn’t like cashew based sauces/cheese.
LarishaBernard
Do you mean the parm? You can use any store bought vegan parm. Violife or Follow Your Heart 🙂
Karissa
Made this yesterday, and even my husband (who is not dairy-free and usually steers clear of my “fake cheese” meals) loved it and went back for seconds!
LarishaBernard
Thrilled to hear that! Thanks for taking time to leave a review, we appreciate it so much
Ke
💛👌🏾🌻
LarishaBernard
Thanks!
Nancy
Hi, I plan to make this recipe soon. How do I perfect gluten free pasta so it’s not soggy ?
LarishaBernard
You can either make the pasta on the side and cook it according to the directions or you can add it and check it as it likely won’t take the full 20-22 minutes
Amelyn
Absolutely delicious! The smell alone brought my husband up from the basement like “What are you cooking!? It smells amazing!” I’ve tried quite a few recipes from you guys and you have yet to fail. Thank you!
LarishaBernard
We’re happy to hear you like it! We appreciate you for taking time to leave a review! Have a great day!
Ilana
So good!
LarishaBernard
We’re so happy to hear you are liking the recipe. Thanks for taking time to leave a review. Have a great week.
Andrea
Amazing recipe and super simple to follow as usual. I made th dinner rolls to go with the pasta. They were *chefs kiss*
LarishaBernard
So happy to hear that! We appreciate you taking time to leave a review. Have a great week!
Theresa
This was really good! I was a little worried that the sauce would be too watery, but the cheese pulled it together! Thanks for the recipe!
LarishaBernard
We’re so excited that you loved the recipe! Thanks for taking time to leave a comment, we appreciate that so much!
Andrea Gariepy
Simply and AMAZING!
LarishaBernard
We’re so happy to hear that! Thanks so much for leaving a review! We really appreciate it. Have a great rest of your week.