Vegan Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 pound (454 grams or 16 ounces) dry uncooked pasta (bucatini recommended)
• 4 tablespoons vegan butter (or 2-3 tablespoons vegetable broth for oil-free)
• 1 large shallot, very finely diced (or ½ medium yellow or sweet onion)
• 6-8 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 ½ cups thick, creamy unsweetened non-dairy milk
• ¾ cup reserved pasta water
• ½ cup vegan Parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 1 teaspoon agave or organic sugar (optional)
• 3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce (or gluten-free tamari, optional)
• Sea salt, fresh cracked black pepper, and dried oregano to taste
• ½ teaspoon or more red pepper flakes (optional, to taste)
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)