🍝 Creamy Vegan Pasta Alfredo with Roasted Tomatoes & Asparagus

This Vegan Pasta Alfredo is rich, creamy, and completely dairy-free, made with coconut milk, garlic, and nutritional yeast for that classic cheesy flavor. Tossed with roasted cherry tomatoes, asparagus, peas, and fresh basil, it’s a wholesome and satisfying dish perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Why You’ll Love This Vegan Alfredo Recipe

• Dairy-Free & Vegan – Made without cream or cheese, yet still rich and flavorful.

• Veggie-Packed – Loaded with asparagus, peas, and roasted tomatoes.

• Comfort Food Made Healthy – Creamy sauce made with coconut milk and nutritional yeast.

• Perfect for Weeknights – One-pot pasta that’s quick, easy, and family-friendly.

🌱 Ingredients You’ll Need

• 2 Tablespoons oil

• 2 Tablespoons vegan butter

• 8 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cups vegetable broth

• 1 (15 oz) can lite coconut milk

• 1 (8 oz) box linguini pasta

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 2 Tablespoons garlic powder

• 2 Tablespoons onion powder

• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

• 4 Tablespoons nutritional yeast

• 1 Tablespoon tapioca flour

• 1 Tablespoon cornstarch

• 1 cup frozen peas

• 1 cup asparagus, chopped into ½-inch pieces

• 2 cups roasted cherry tomatoes (fresh or frozen)

• 1 cup fresh basil, chopped

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Roast the Tomatoes

Preheat oven to 375°F. Roast cherry tomatoes in a baking dish with olive oil, salt, and pepper for about 10 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.

2. Make the Garlic Base

In a large pot, sauté vegan butter, oil, and garlic for 2 minutes until fragrant and butter is melted.

3. Cook the Pasta in the Sauce

Add broth, coconut milk, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and add linguini noodles. Press pasta to submerge in the liquid and cook for 10 minutes until al dente.

4. Thicken the Sauce

Stir in nutritional yeast, tapioca flour, and cornstarch to thicken the Alfredo sauce.

5. Add Veggies

Turn off heat and stir in roasted tomatoes (with juices), asparagus, frozen peas, and fresh basil. Mix well to coat everything in the creamy sauce.

6. Serve & Garnish

Serve hot, topped with extra fresh basil and red pepper flakes if desired.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Pair with a simple side salad or roasted vegetables.

• Add toasted breadcrumbs for a crunchy topping.

• Serve with warm, crusty bread to soak up extra sauce.

💡 Pro Tips

• Use full-fat coconut milk for a richer Alfredo sauce.

• Add sautéed mushrooms for extra umami flavor.

• This dish reheats well—perfect for leftovers!