This Vegan Arrabiata Pasta, rich in flavors of spicy tomato gravy and garlic, is a must-try recipe. This recipe uses gluten free pasta made of rice and green peas and is absolutely great for people who just started with gluten-free foods. Cooked in hot and fiery tomato gravy, this creamy sauce tastes nothing less than the classic pasta. Vitamin-C-packed, rich in protein and fiber, can you believe all this comfort meal made with just 3 main ingredients and in under 25 minutes! I have a knack of making recipes healthy, simple and easy for busy you and this recipe doesn’t have any added mayonnaise or cream, yet it has a creamy flavor owing to the fresh tomato gravy used. You may also wish to check cashew capsicum green gravy pasta.
Why Would You Love This Recipe?
Vegan and Gluten Free pasta. Simmered in homemade spicy tomato Arrabiata Sauce. Kids Friendly. Nut and Grain Free. Low in calories. The Best Creamy Vegan Arrabiata Pasta Ever!
What Is Arrabiata?
Arrabiata or Arrabbiata means “angry” in Italain. In food, it refers to “SPICY” flavor added by red chilies. The Arrabiata sauce is made with tomatoes, garlic and red chilies. One may use fresh or dried and control the heat as per your liking.
Ingredients
This recipe uses easily available ingredients:
Tomato- Fresh juicy red tomatoes work best for this pasta. If you are busy, you may use the tomato puree as well. Garlic-I recommend using fresh garlic cloves for adding string flavor to this dish. Few garlic cloves are added to the sauce and few are chopped to saute with the sauce. Red Chilies- is the star ingredient of this pasta. I have used dried red chilies to make the arrabiata sauce. Red chili flakes for garnishing and red chili powder is added while cooking the sauce. This would definitely make pasta a lot spicy and if you don’t like spicy flavor, I would suggest to reduce the heat and add one type of chili only, that too with small quantity first and then gradually increase as per your preference. Gluten-free pasta- I have used the Rice and green peas pasta of the brand: NutraHelix You may use any other brand or type of pasta available in your locals. Oil- I have used olive oil. Any vegetable oil would work. Lemon juice- adds a tangy flavor to this spicy pasta. Coriander Leaves-The pasta is topped with fresh corainder leaves. They add vibrant color to it. You may use spring onions, parsley or basil leaves (fresh or dried) as well.
Types of Gluten-Free Pasta
Now, when you have decided on a diet change, you might wish to know which other types of gluten-free pasta exist. So, here are a few listed for you:
Brown Rice Pasta
Rich in Fiber
Chickpea Pasta
Made with chickpea, these are rich in protein and have chewy texture.
Multigrain Pasta
Made usually with rice, buckwheat, amaranth, millets, these are packed with Fiber and taste similar to usual pasta.
How to Make Vegan Arrabiata Pasta Sauce
Step 1 Make Arrabiata Sauce
Gather all the ingredients for the Arrabiata Sauce- dried red chilies, garlic, tomatoes. (make sure to wash tomatoes before using). In a large blender, blen them together for about 3 min or till smooth. Add water gradually to make a smooth paste. Note- You may add Coriander fresh leaves in paste too.
Step 2 Saute It
Take a heavy bottomed pan/wok. Heat oil for about a min. Add finely chopped garlic. To it, add blended paste and let it cook for about 3-5 min on a simmer flame. Add black pepper and red chili flakes along with red chili powder and salt. and cook for another min or till the water from the paste is absorbed.
Step 3 Boil Pasta
While the sauce is simmering, you may boil the pasta in a large pan. Make sure to soak the pasta well. Note: This is a gluten free pasta and would take longer to cook. It would be slightly chewy. For cooking it faster you may add salt along with water. You can drizzle the boiled pasta in colander with little oil to make it softer.
Step 4 Mix the Pasta in Sauce
To the cooked arrabiata sauce, add salt and lemon juice and mix the boiled pasta. You may add little water or vegan cream cheese to make it more creamy.
Step 5 Serve It
The Creamy Arrabiata Pasta is ready! Top it with vegan cream cheese and coriander leaves. Serve it with a hot soup or garlic bread.
Variations
Add another protein- You may add vegetarin proteins like Chickpea, Paneer, Tofu or Non vegetarian like chicken, ham etc. Add another vegetable- Feel free to add veggies like egglant, zucchini, corns or bell peppers. Add another spice-You may add seasonings like oregano, chives, thyme or basil.
Expert Tips
Once you try this homemade arrabiata sauce, you won’t buy the market ones. Make a smooth paste of ingredients tomato, garlic, and chilies. This is a gluten free pasta and would take longer to cook. It would be slightly chewy. For cooking it faster you may add salt along with water. You can drizzle the boiled pasta in colander with little oil to make it softer.
What to Team with this Healthy Pasta?
Focaccia Whole Wheat Bread Apple Mint Cucumber Salad Mashed Potatoes Salad Healthy Tomato Soup
Stories From Kitchen
This pasta was gifted to me by my sister-in-law and I am so glad that I made it. Every time, I try a new recipe, it gives me pleasure to share it with my readers. While I type this, I wonder if anyone reads it till this point. So if you are still with me, do try this recipe and come back to share your reviews as they do matter. Stay Healthy! Catch you soon! You may also like: Other Vegan Recipes from My Blog:
Cucumber Radish Salad Amla Murabba Recipe- Indian Gooseberry Jam Easy Vegan Latkes (Potato Pancakes)- Gluten Free! Spiced Walnuts Recipe Vegan Avocado Chocolate Mousse Vegan Mango Avocado Cucumber Salad
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