Origin of Pasta Al Limone
Limone is the Italian word for “lemon.” And Pasta Al Limone refers to a lemony, creamy pasta dish especially popular in southern Italy. Based on our research, it seems to have originated in a region (Campania) that’s famous for its lemons! This dish is typically made with cream and parmesan, but our plant-based version strays from the traditional ingredients without skimping on flavor.
How To Make Vegan Pasta Al Limone
First, we make the lemony, cashew-based sauce with soaked cashews for creaminess and lemon zest and juice for tartness and acidity. Fresh garlic and garlic powder combine for a well-rounded garlic flavor, nutritional yeast adds a “cheesy” component, and miso and sea salt add saltiness and a bit of umami flavor. Olive oil is the final element for enhanced richness. Then for the noodles, we like using something long like spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine. There’s just something so satisfying about swirling creamy noodles around a fork! Cooking the noodles until just al dente gives them the perfect texture in the final dish. This is especially important for gluten-free noodles because they tend to be more prone to getting mushy. Once the sauce and noodles are prepared, they’re combined until just warmed then topped with vegan parmesan cheese. Optionally, garnish with red pepper flakes for a little heat and fresh parsley for herby flavor and a pop of color. We hope you LOVE this Pasta Al Limone! It’s:BrightCreamyLemonyRichCheesy& Decadent! It’s the perfect weeknight meal for spring and beyond! Enjoy as an entrée or side with a salad, roasted vegetables, or other Italian-inspired dishes. It would pair especially well with our Best Vegan Meatballs, Chickpea Caesar Salad, Vegan Zucchini Gratin, and/or Mini Crispy Eggplant Pizzas.
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