Creamy Vegan Asparagus Pasta - Clean Green Simple

Name: Creamy Vegan Asparagus Pasta - Clean Green Simple
Ingredients: How Do You Make Vegan Asparagus Pasta With a Creamy Pea Sauce?; Why You’ll Love This Recipe; Key Ingredients; Instructions; Serving Suggestions; Storage and Reheating; Frequently Asked Questions; Ready in under 30 minutes and even faster if you run the pasta and sauce in parallel using two pots.; Uses the whole asparagus , which reduces waste and keeps the cost down.; Only a handful of staple ingredients — the asparagus is likely the only thing you need to buy.; Works with gluten-free pasta with no adjustments needed to the sauce.; Frozen peas. Add them straight from frozen into the boiling water with the asparagus stalks. No defrosting needed. They contribute sweetness, protein, and body to the sauce.; Vegan butter. Used to saute the asparagus tips. Can be substituted with olive oil, though reduce the quantity slightly if using oil.; Vegan parmesan. A generous finish of vegan parm adds savory umami depth. Homemade cashew parmesan works best, but a good store-bought version does the job.; Pasta. Hollow shapes like penne or cavatappi hold the sauce well, though any pasta shape works.; Cut the tips off the stalks and set aside separately. You will use the stalks for the sauce and the tips for sauteing.; Add the asparagus stalks and frozen peas to a pot of boiling water. Boil for 10 minutes until the stalks are fork-tender.; Strain the stalks and peas and transfer to a food processor or blender. Process until completely smooth. If visible fibers remain in the finished sauce, push it through a sieve before using.; Cook the pasta according to package directions in a separate pot of boiling water.; While the pasta cooks, melt vegan butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the asparagus tips and saute for about 3 minutes until they begin to brown and are just fork-tender.; Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Add the blended sauce and sauteed asparagus tips. Stir until everything is evenly combined and coated.; Plate and finish with lemon peel or zest and a generous amount of vegan parmesan.; Author; Recent Posts; The Best Vegan Alternatives for Every Type of Recipe - June 29, 2026; 9 Best Egg Substitutes for Brownies - June 29, 2026; Is Pasta Vegan? The Answer Plus Our Favorite Recipes - June 29, 2026

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This vegan asparagus pasta blends peas and asparagus in a delightfully creamy sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, it makes an easy weeknight meal.

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Ingredients

How Do You Make Vegan Asparagus Pasta With a Creamy Pea Sauce?
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Key Ingredients
Instructions
Serving Suggestions
Storage and Reheating
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready in under 30 minutes and even faster if you run the pasta and sauce in parallel using two pots.
Uses the whole asparagus , which reduces waste and keeps the cost down.
Only a handful of staple ingredients — the asparagus is likely the only thing you need to buy.
Works with gluten-free pasta with no adjustments needed to the sauce.
Frozen peas. Add them straight from frozen into the boiling water with the asparagus stalks. No defrosting needed. They contribute sweetness, protein, and body to the sauce.
Vegan butter. Used to saute the asparagus tips. Can be substituted with olive oil, though reduce the quantity slightly if using oil.
Vegan parmesan. A generous finish of vegan parm adds savory umami depth. Homemade cashew parmesan works best, but a good store-bought version does the job.
Pasta. Hollow shapes like penne or cavatappi hold the sauce well, though any pasta shape works.
Cut the tips off the stalks and set aside separately. You will use the stalks for the sauce and the tips for sauteing.
Add the asparagus stalks and frozen peas to a pot of boiling water. Boil for 10 minutes until the stalks are fork-tender.
Strain the stalks and peas and transfer to a food processor or blender. Process until completely smooth. If visible fibers remain in the finished sauce, push it through a sieve before using.
Cook the pasta according to package directions in a separate pot of boiling water.
While the pasta cooks, melt vegan butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the asparagus tips and saute for about 3 minutes until they begin to brown and are just fork-tender.
Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Add the blended sauce and sauteed asparagus tips. Stir until everything is evenly combined and coated.
Plate and finish with lemon peel or zest and a generous amount of vegan parmesan.
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