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Vegan Butter Pasta for Kids

This go-to kid and adult-approved dinnertime staple is a must for every plant-based pasta loving family.
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Kathy Patalsky

Equipment

  • 1 large pot
  • 1 pasta strainer
  • wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 16 oz pasta dry

sauce

  • 3 tablespoon vegan butter
  • ¼ cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil optional

veggies

  • 1 cup peas or broccoli optional

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until tender.
  • Strain pasta add back to warm pot or a mixing bowl.
  • Add in the vegan butter, optional olive oil and nutritional yeast. Add more nooch to taste as desired. If adding veggies, you can also mix them in here or serve on the side. Cooking veggies: I simply add them to my pasta pot 2 minutes before cooking is complete.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 311mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 401IU | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg