A good dish of pasta it really is one of the greatest pleasures in life, at least for most of your country. The alternatives for season the pasta they are really numerous, so ban on monotony. By following some simple tips you will no longer need to buy sauces and sauces in jars and you can rely on the homemade preparation of sauces based on fresh and seasonal condiments.
Here are 10 examples of vegetarian and vegan recipes to flavor pasta in a tasty way, thanks to sauces and sauces to be prepared in a few minutes.
Green radicchio pesto
Green radicchio is a spontaneous herb of the chicory family, so named for its bitter taste reminiscent of red radicchio. The final flavor of this pesto, however, will be sweet thanks to the right balance of the ingredients. You can complete the dressing with Parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast flakes. Here is our complete recipe
Pistachio sauce
This sauce is a very special condiment, especially suitable for spaghetti or bucatini. For two people shelled a generous handful of pistachios and chop them in a mixer or pestle. Toast them in a pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and add 100 ml of classic or vegetable cream. Reduce the sauce by stirring with a wooden spoon and cooking over low heat. Season with salt and pepper. Season the pasta by pouring it directly into the pan.
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Walnut sauce
To prepare the walnut sauce you can choose to use the fresh ricotta or the tofu. In the case of tofu, you can blend a stick with a little water to obtain a soft cream. Classic ricotta, on the other hand, will be quite creamy. For two people you will use 100 grams of pureed tofu or ricotta of your choice. Toast 4 tablespoons of chopped walnuts in a pan and add the tofu or ricotta. You can also simply blend the two ingredients in the mixer, adding a little water and extra virgin olive oil to achieve the desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper and yours is ready Salsa At Nuts to immediately season the pasta.
Garlic, oil and chilli sauce
This is probably the quickest pasta sauce to make. It is great for spaghetti sauce. Brown a clove of garlic in a pan with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil per person. Pour the cooked pasta into the still hot oil, mix and add some crushed red pepper, fresh or dry. You can complete the dressing with parmesan or breadcrumbs. Ready for the midnight spaghetti?
Pesto sauce
La traditional recipe of Pesto alla Genovese plans to use the mortar, but alternatively, even if the result will not be exactly the same, you can use the kitchen mixer. You will need to blend a generous handful of basil with extra virgin olive oil, 2 or 3 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese and 1 tablespoon of pine nuts. Season the Genoese pesto with a pinch of salt and use it immediately to season the pasta.
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Black Cabbage Pesto
Here is a truly original recipe to prepare the Black Cabbage Pesto. You will have to wash and clean 350 grams of black cabbage, which you will blend with an immersion blender together with 50 grams of walnuts, 20 grams of pine nuts, ½ clove of garlic, 5 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of salt. Yours is ready quick and healthy dressing for pasta.
Turmeric and zucchini sauce
Le zucchini they are vegetables loved by everyone, even by children. Because of their quick cooking they are among the fastest to use for pasta sauce. For 2 people, cut a medium-sized zucchini into cubes and brown it in a pan with a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and half a teaspoon of oregano. Pour 1/3 teaspoon of turmeric powder directly into the cooking water of the pasta, which will turn a nice bright yellow. Drain the pasta and pour it into the pan together with the courgettes. Stir and season with a pinch of black pepper. To make everything creamier, if you want, add two tablespoons of classic or vegetable cream, or homemade bechamel.
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Vegetable sauce
Chop yours very finely seasonal vegetables favorite. You can choose, for example, between zucchini, carrots, cauliflower or fennel. Briefly toss them in a pan when the pasta is almost ready, together with extra virgin olive oil and a clove of garlic. Season the pasta directly in the pan. To make everything richer you can add to the dressing of tomato sauce home made.
Read also: Homemade tomato sauce
Carbonara sauce veg
To prepare a quick topping for pasta, vegetarians can substitute the bacon used in the carbonara pasta seitan cut into cubes. You can proceed to the preparation of the classic carbonara, with cream and eggs, following this simple variant. Those who are vegan, on the other hand, can add vegetable cream to the sautéed seitan, from your city, topped with turmeric, curry or saffron, so that a nice yellow color is also obtained.
Olive sauce
For the preparation of this sauce you can choose green olives o black olives, depending on your tastes. blend the olives, after having pitted them, with extra virgin olive oil, fresh parsley, a teaspoon of capers and one of grated bread or Parmesan cheese. Make the sauce creamier by adding fresh ricotta or pureed tofu. Another quick idea is to simply add chopped or halved olives, after having sautéed them, in the classic tomato sauce.
What are your quick recipes for seasoning pasta?
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Read also:
- Pasta with green cabbage, leeks and turmeric
- 10 DIY sauces you won't have to buy anymore
- Do-it-yourself preserves: 10 sauces and preparations under glass to enjoy vegetables all year round
