Kathy's Cheeze, Peas & Pasta Recipe HealthyHappyLife Recipe

Name: Kathy's Cheeze, Peas & Pasta Recipe HealthyHappyLife
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bag orecchiette pasta, 16 ounces; 6-10 Tbsp nutritional yeast flakes; 3 Tbsp spicy Dijon mustard; 1 Tbsp garlic powder; 1 medium sweet potato, peeled/baked; 1 1/4 cup plain soy milk; 1 tsp black pepper; 3 Tbsp EVOO; 1/2 tsp sea salt (or to taste); 1 Tbsp maple syrup; 1 Tbsp Cajun Spice Powder or harissa; 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar; 3 Tbsp pasta water (optional to thin out the sauce); 3 cups of steamed frozen peas, tossed in a pat of vegan buttery spread/pepper

Servings: persons

1 bag orecchiette pasta, 16 ounces
6-10 Tbsp nutritional yeast flakes
3 Tbsp spicy Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1 medium sweet potato, peeled/baked
1 1/4 cup plain soy milk
1 tsp black pepper
3 Tbsp EVOO
1/2 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
1 Tbsp maple syrup
1 Tbsp Cajun Spice Powder or harissa
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
3 Tbsp pasta water (optional to thin out the sauce)
3 cups of steamed frozen peas, tossed in a pat of vegan buttery spread/pepper

1
Place your sweet potato in the oven or microwave to cook through.
2
Start a pot of salted water boiling on the stove.
3
Add your pasta when boiling.
4
Cook pasta for about 8-10 minutesor until tender.
5
In a large bowl combine: soy milk, mustard, spices, nutritional yeast, maple, salt, vinegar and oil.
6
Stir well until dry ingredients blend into liquid...
7
Check on your pasta and drain when ready.
8
Pour drained pasta into another large bowl.
9
I like to toss the freshly drained pasta with a drizzle of and a dash of nutritional yeast flakes.
10
(reserve 3 Tbsp pasta water, optional)
11
Grab your sweet potato and remove skin.
12
Add it to the sauce.
13
You can now a) mash by hand very well.
14
Or b) Add the potato and sauce to a food processor and blend until smooth.
15
Add the blended sauce to the pasta and toss well.
16
Heat up your frozen peas in the microwave or stove top.
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I like to toss mine with a tiny dollop of vegan butter and plentiful black pepper.
18
Plate you pasta and pour about 3/4 cup of peas over each plate of pasta.
19
Sprinkle some cayenne spice on top for a nice burst of heated flavor.
20
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or basil.
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Serve!
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Leftovers are delicious as well...

1444

kcal

Calories

141

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bag orecchiette pasta, 16 ounces, 6-10 Tbsp nutritional yeast flakes, 3 Tbsp spicy Dijon mustard, 1 Tbsp garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Kathy's Cheeze, Peas & Pasta Recipe HealthyHappyLife falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Kathy's Cheeze, Peas & Pasta Recipe HealthyHappyLife

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