Pasta and Vegetables with White Sauce

Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Pasta and Vegetables with White Sauce
40 min.
8
343kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious dish that will please both your taste buds and your health goals? Look no further than our Pasta and Vegetables with White Sauce! This delightful recipe is not only dairy-free but also packed with wholesome ingredients, making it a perfect choice for anyone seeking a healthy meal option.

Imagine a vibrant medley of broccoli and cauliflower, perfectly complemented by the hearty goodness of chickpeas. Tossed together with whole wheat rotini pasta, this dish is a fantastic way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet while enjoying a satisfying main course or side dish. The creamy white sauce, made from plain unsweetened soy milk and nutritional yeast, adds a rich flavor without the dairy, ensuring that everyone can enjoy it, regardless of dietary restrictions.

With a preparation time of just 40 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings. Each serving is a wholesome 343 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence that doesn't compromise on taste. Plus, the combination of protein, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates ensures that you’ll feel full and energized long after your meal.

So gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your family and friends with this delightful Pasta and Vegetables with White Sauce. It's not just a meal; it's a celebration of health and flavor!

Ingredients

  • pound broccoli for another use cut into small florets and stems reserved
  • pound cauliflower cut into florets
  • 1.5 cup chickpeas rinsed cooked drained (or 1 can, and )
  • tablespoon basil dried
  • cloves garlic pressed peeled
  • tablespoons nutritional yeast 
  • teaspoons oregano dried
  • servings pepper black generous
  • teaspoons potato flour 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper red to taste (or )
  • pound rotini pasta gluten-free whole wheat (or pasta)
  • 1.5 teaspoons penzey's southwest seasoning salt-free to taste (or )
  • cups soy milk plain unsweetened (or other non-dairy milk)

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Add them to the pasta. While the pasta and the vegetables are cooking, make the sauce: combine in a medium saucepan the soy milk. garlic, herbs, and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring frequently, for about 3 minutes or until pasta is done.
  2. Add 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water and the nutritional yeast. Stir the starch into 1/4 cup of cool water and add it to the sauce, stirring well. Increase heat and cook until the sauce boils and thickens slightly. Check seasonings and add salt to taste.
  3. Pour the sauce over the pasta and vegetables and stir gently to coat. If the pasta needs more moisture, add a little of the reserved pasta water.
  4. Sprinkle with extra red pepper flakes if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories343kcal
Protein19.78%
Fat8.5%
Carbs71.72%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.47
Glycemic Load
20.1
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
26.747826120128%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.5mg
Kaempferol
4.66mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
2.19mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:342.54kcal
17.13%
Fat:3.31g
5.09%
Saturated Fat:0.54g
3.39%
Carbohydrates:62.87g
20.96%
Net Carbohydrates:53.69g
19.52%
Sugar:5.4g
6%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:67.22mg
2.92%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.33g
34.67%
Vitamin C:79.06mg
95.83%
Vitamin K:85.67µg
81.59%
Manganese:1.22mg
60.89%
Selenium:39.16µg
55.95%
Fiber:9.17g
36.7%
Folate:136.3µg
34.08%
Phosphorus:248.92mg
24.89%
Potassium:780.16mg
22.29%
Iron:3.89mg
21.6%
Magnesium:83.59mg
20.9%
Vitamin B6:0.41mg
20.64%
Copper:0.4mg
20.08%
Calcium:180.62mg
18.06%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.48%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.19%
Zinc:1.76mg
11.76%
Vitamin B12:0.67µg
11.24%
Vitamin B5:1.12mg
11.21%
Vitamin A:553.05IU
11.06%
Vitamin B3:2.02mg
10.08%
Vitamin E:1.02mg
6.82%
Vitamin D:0.73µg
4.86%