Vegan Marry Me Sauce
This Vegan Marry Me Sauce is creamy, dreamy, and packed with flavor! Made with sun-dried tomatoes, vegan parmesan, and baby spinach, it’s the perfect sauce to elevate any pasta dish.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 308kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup vegan half and half (substitute creamy cashew or oat milk)
- ¼ cup vegan parmesan (substitute nutritional yeast flakes)
- 2 cups baby spinach (stems removed)
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh chopped basil for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes, until softened and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Stir in the tomato paste. Stir in crushed red peppers if using.
- Add the Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Create the Sauce Base: Pour in the broth and cream. Stir to combine. Add the vegan parmesan and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Thicken the Sauce (Optional): If the sauce is too thin, make a cornstarch slurry by combining 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water. Stir to combine. Stir the slurry into the sauce. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add Spinach: Add chopped baby spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add more salt, pepper, or crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.
- Serve: Toss cooked wide noodles (like pappardelle or fettuccine) with the sauce until evenly coated. Plate the noodles and top with vegan chicken meatballs. Garnish with fresh basil for a pop of color and flavor.
Notes
If using packaged sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil), rehydrate them first by letting them sit in hot water for up to 10 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 615mg | Potassium: 649mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1808IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 3mg
