January 24, 2023

Creamy Vegan Lentil Pasta(£1.16p)

This incredibly Creamy Vegan Lentil Pasta for £1.16p is ready in 30 minutes and it’s the perfect pasta recipe that’s comforting and absolutely delicious. All you’ll need is 10 simple ingredients; Rigatoni (arguably the best pasta), Canned Tomatoes, Tomato Puree, Dry Lentils, Chilli Paste, Onion, Garlic, Vegan Cream and Vegan Mozzarella.

Welcome back to another episode of budget-friendly recipes where I, Laura-Ellen, share some of the most delicious, inexpensive and soul-hitting recipes. If you ever try out my recipes I’d love to see how they turned out. Make sure to share your mouth-watering creation on social media and tag me!

3 Reasons You’ll Love This Creamy Vegan Lentil Pasta

If you’re a pasta lover (like me haha) you’ll LOVE this recipe. The creamy taste and texture make this pasta super satisfying. Here’s why you’ll love this recipe:

It’s a super quick and easy recipe. I love making this pasta when I don’t have much time and want a comforting pasta.
High in protein. Did you know lentils and spinach are high in protein? I’ve included these to ensure that this recipe is nutritious but still comforting.
This creamy pasta is VEGAN. If you’ve read my about page, you’ll know that cooking for my family is difficult. They’re picky, especially when it comes to vegan food. You’d never guess that they ate this pasta for nearly a week! So, if you’re bowing your head at this recipe, give it a shot!

Ingredients You’ll Need

For this recipe you’ll only need 10 affordable ingredients!

Cupboard Items:

Rigatoni (any other pasta of your choosing)
Dry Lentils
Salt, Pepper and Basil (optional)

Creamy Vegan Sauce:

Vegan Cream (double or single)
Vegan Mozzarella
Tomato Puree
Chili Paste
Onion
Garlic
Canned Plum Tomatoes

a pan containing creamy vegan lentil pasta

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Creamy Vegan Lentil Pasta (£1.16p)

This incredibly Creamy Vegan Lentil Pasta is ready in 30 minutes and it's the perfect pasta recipe that's comforting and absolutely delicious. All you'll need is 10 simple ingredients; Rigatoni (arguably the best pasta), Canned Tomatoes, Tomato Puree, Dry Lentils, Chilli Paste, Onion, Garlic, Vegan Cream and Vegan Mozzarella.

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword 30 minute meals, affordable recipes, Cheap Recipes, creamy pasta, Flavourful, pasta recipes, vegan pasta, vegan recipes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Servings 5

Author Laura-Ellen

Cost £1.16

Ingredients

2½ Cups Rigatoni (1.50/500g) =(£0.60)
1 Cup Vegan Mozzarella (£2.50/200g)=(£1.25)
250 ml Vegan Cream (£1.65) Double or Single
1 Large Onion (£1.00/2)=(£0.50)
3 Garlic Cloves (£0.89/4)=(£0.22)
Handful Spinach
1 tsp Tomato Puree (£0.45/200g)=(£0.02)
1 Canned Plum Tomatoes (£1.15)
½ Cup Dry Lentils (£2.35/1kg)=(£0.35)
2 tsp Chili Paste (£1.45/90g)=(£0.10)
1 tbsp. Olive Oil
Salt Optional
Pepper Optional
Basil Optional

Instructions

Dice the onion into cubes and slice the garlic.
Fry the onion and garlic in a medium heated pan. Fry until caramelized (golden brown). Add the chili paste and tomato paste and continue to fry the onions and garlic.
After frying for an additional 2-3 minutes pour the canned tomatoes along with a cup water. Stir well.
At this stage feel free to season with salt, pepper, or basil to your liking.
At this stage, add the rigatoni to salted boiling water. Cook according to packet instructions.
Next, add the lentils and cover with more water if needed. Cook until lentils are softened.
Pour in the cream and stir until the cream is mixed. Next throw in the cheese and continue to stir.
Once your rigatoni is cooked, drain the excess water and add into the creamy sauce. Mix the rigatoni into the sauce.
Lastly, add the spinach and continue to stir until the spinach breaks down.
Enjoy : )