Vegan Pasta Gremolata
If you are a pasta lover, you are probably always looking for new and interesting pasta dishes to try. One such dish that you may not have tried yet is Vegan pasta gremolata.
Ingredients
- 1 lb short pasta we used fusilli, but you can use gemelli, campanelle, cavatappi, penne, etc.
- 3/4 lb green beans ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil plus extra for drizzling
- 2 garlic cloves thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes
- 4 tablespoons vegan butter
- salt to taste
For the Gremolata Sauce
- 1/3 cup almond flakes
- 1/3 cup celery or parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest plus extra for serving
- 1 garlic clove finely chopped
- salt to taste
Instructions
- To a large pot, add plenty of water and salt with 2 heaping tablespoons of salt and bring to a boil.
- Meanwhile, bring a large skillet over medium-low heat and rapidly toast the almond flakes, saute frequently to not burn, about 4 minutes.
- Add the almonds, celery or parsley leaves, lemon zest, garlic and a pinch of salt to a medium bowl and combine.
- Cook the pasta as per package instructions. About 2 minutes before finishing, add the green greens and cook. Reserve 1 cup of cooking water and drain pasta and beans.
- Heat a large skillet at low heat, once hot, add the vegan butter and garlic, cook for 1 minute, then add chilli flakes and add 1/2 cup of the cooking water to make a sauce for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn heat to medium and add the pasta with green beans, and vegan butter and toss to melt the butter. Add 1/4 cup of water if needed. Taste for salt and adjust.
- Transfer pasta to a large serving bowl, top with gremolata and drizzle olive oil. Add more lemon zest and serve it immediately.
Notes
Storage: Pasta gremolata can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days. To store it, transfer the leftover pasta gremolata to an airtight container and make sure it's completely cooled before placing it in the fridge.
When you're ready to reheat it, simply transfer it to a saucepan and heat it on medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it's heated through.
You can also add a splash of water or olive oil to the pasta to loosen up the sauce and prevent it from drying out during reheating.
As with any leftover food, be sure to reheat it to a safe temperature of at least 165°F (74°C) before serving.