Vegan Pasta | Creamy Asparagus & Lemon. To be able to mock that into a vegan. This creamy vegan asparagus pasta recipe is sure to wow your family or dinner guests, but won't keep you in the kitchen prepping all evening long. Plus, we'll walk you step-by-step through how to make it, so you'll be on well on your way to your next fancy pasta dinner before you know it.

Creamy Vegan Lemon and Asparagus Pasta! Fresh, easy, and full of zesty lemon and the zing of garlic. I remember a moment where I proudly declared to my friends that I could write an entire cookbook on pasta recipes. You can cook Vegan Pasta | Creamy Asparagus & Lemon using 13 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Vegan Pasta | Creamy Asparagus & Lemon

Prepare 1 Bunch of Asparagus, Trimmed and Washed.
You need 1 of Lemon Sliced and the juice of ½ a lemon.
It's of Olive Oil.
You need 1 of Large Onion, Finely Diced.
It's 4 Cloves of Garlic, Minced.
You need 2 Tablespoons of Earth Balance Vegan Butter (Or use Olive Oil).
It's 4 Tablespoons of All-Purpose Flour.
It's 3 Cups of Unsweetened Almond Milk.
You need 10 Ounces of Bow Tie Pasta.
Prepare 2 Teaspoons of Italian Seasoning.
You need 1 Teaspoon of Garlic Powder.
It's 1/2 Teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper.
It's to Taste of Salt and Pepper.

I waved my wooden spoon in the air. However, since my Vegan Omelette with Asparagus recipe, which was published not long after I started AVV, there hasn't been another recipe featuring asparagus. It's about time there were more, so kicking things off today is this Creamy Asparagus Lemon Vegan Pasta Salad. If you make this vegan creamy asparagus and leek pasta, leave a comment below and rate the recipe on the recipe card.

Vegan Pasta | Creamy Asparagus & Lemon step by step

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Add asparagus to a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Top with thin slices of lemon and bake for 20 minutes..
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add pasta. Cook according to pasta instructions..
In a large skillet, melt the vegan butter in with a tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat. Add onion and cook until translucent..
Add the garlic and cook until fragrant. About 2 minutes..
Add flour stirring constantly and cook for 2 minutes..
Whisk in almond milk. Add Italian seasoning, garlic powder, cayenne, and another pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 10 minutes..
Once asparagus is cooked, cut into thirds and add to the sauce along with the roasted lemon. *Hint: Don’t eat the lemon…this just adds flavor..
Squeeze lemon juice over the sauce and stir. Drain pasta and add to the creamy sauce. Top with fresh basil and enjoy!.

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