Go Back
–+ servings
noodles with white bean pasta sauce with pepper flakes and toasted almonds.

Easy Vegan Pasta Sauce

Angela Milnes
This easy vegan pasta sauce is protein-packed and SUPER easy to whip up after a long day in the water or at work. Use whatever you have in your pantry to make this delish quick meal. 
5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate this Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Lunch and dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 496 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Pasta
  • 2 12 oz Cans Of White Beans Chickpeas, White beans and Cannelloni beans all work
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced or Sliced
  • 1 Large Onion Diced
  • ⅓ cup Tahini
  • 1 Lemon Zested and Juiced
  • 2-3 tablespoon Olive Oil Or Cooking Oil of choice
  • Pinch Salt and Pepper To taste
  • 1 tablespoon Slivered Almonds Optional
  • 1 tablespoon Thyme Optional
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley Optional

Instructions
 

  • Boil water for pasta and cook according to package instructions for al dente. Don't forget to salt the water. 
  • Meanwhile, slice garlic and dice onion (see post for help). Saute diced onion in a large skillet on medium heat with a splash of cooking oil. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until onions are soft and slightly translucent. Once onions are translucent, add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Then add beans and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  • To make the creamy vegan pasta sauce, add the bean/onion mixture, tahini, lemon zest, lemon juice, a pinch of salt and pepper, and ladle or two of pasta water to a blender. Blend for 2-3 minutes or until smooth. Add pasta water a tablespoon at a time to keep the sauce moving in the blender.
  • In a mixing bowl, add pasta and a generous dollop of sauce, Mix gently with tongs, and serve with almond slivers, parsley, and/or thyme.

Notes

Top Tip: Try to blend ingredients while warm. The onion/bean mixture should be warm from the skillet, and pasta water should also be hot.
Go Slow: Add the pasta water a little bit at a time. It's warmth helps the sauce blend fully, while thickening at the same time.
Watch the heat! This recipe was cooked using stainless steel pans. Cooking with nonstick or ceramic? Lower the temp slightly.
Use a high-speed blender – If using an immersion blender, blend longer.

Nutrition

Calories: 496kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 18gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 584mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 121IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 4mg
Keyword chickpea pasta recipe, chickpea pasta sauce, chickpea sauce for pasta, easy vegan pasta recipe, easy vegan pasta sauce, vegan bean pasta, vegan pasta sauce
Print Recipe Rate this Recipe Pin Recipe
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!