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    Vegan Arrabiata Pasta {Creamy, Gluten Free}

    Published: Sep 11, 2022 by Deepti · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Creamy Arrabiata Pasta simmered in a homemade spicy arrabiata sauce and topped with vegan cheese is a total comfort meal for a busy day! Packed with flavor of tangy tomatoes, and spicy with dried red chili, this vegan arrabiata pasta is going to be your family favorite soon!

    gluten free vegan tomato pasta

    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 vegan pasta tastes nothing less than the classic pasta. Vitamin-C-packed, rich in protein and fiber, this vegan tomato pasta can be had for a light breakfast or dinner.

    Why Would You Love This Recipe?

    • Vegan and Gluten Free pasta.
    • Simmered in homemade spicy tomato Arrabiata Sauce.
    • Kids Friendly.
    • Nut and Grain Free.
    • Healthy Pasta that is weight-loss Friendly.
    • 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, parsely or basil leaves (fresh or dried) as well.
    ingredients for the tomato vegan pasta
    boiled and sieved pasta

    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.

    Recipe Insights

    This 3-ingredient vegan pasta is a quick recipe made using fresh tomato paste. Grab the red beauties as tangy and as fresh and blend them with red dried chilly, and garlic. While the pasta is boiling, add chopped garlic in hot olive oil and cook the spicy tomato paste for 2 min. Add spices and salt and add boiled pasta. Give it a good mix and garnish with cheese and coriander or basil leaves.

    Use vegan cheese for the garnishing to have a complete vegan breakfast that gathers up in 10 minutes.

    Who needs this Gluten-free Pasta?

    This gluten-free pasta is ideal for people who have allergies to gluten. There is a general switch to gluten-free diets by people who are non-allergic. That's why we see a lot many gluten-free products available in the market.

    The question is "Is gluten-free really healthy for everyone"? The science may not agree fully as there is no such scientific evidence. To make gluten-free food items, the source is usually rich in proteins and fiber, which is a total health pack. That said, I think a person with no medical issue may have a mix of all types of foods.

    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.
    healthy vegan tomato pasta

    What to Team with this Healthy Pasta?

    • Focaccia Whole Wheat Bread
    • Apple Mint Cucumber Salad
    • Mashed Potatoes Weight-loss Salad
    • Healthy Tomato Soup

    Can this vegan pasta help me lose weight?

    If you read my posts often, you may already know how I answer this type of question.

    For new readers, here is the answer:

    What matters is not always the food, but the ratio, proportion of food items, the time, and frequency with which we eat food. If your aim is to lose weight, you need to have the right reasons and a strong mind to support your goals.

    This green-pea rice pasta is ideal for weight loss as it is rich in fiber, and protein, low in fat, and zero in cholesterol. It definitely keeps you full for longer and is close to the taste of normal pasta.

    This 3-ingredient pasta 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.

    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.

    FAQ

    How long can you store arrabiata sauce?

    I recommend using arrabiata sauce as fresh as possible. Make sure to let it cool before storing it in a dry container with a lid in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.

    How many calories are in arrabiata pasta?

    One Serving of this pasta is about 160 calories and has no cholesterol.

    What is the difference between arrabiata and Alfredo Pasta?

    Arrabiata pasta is hot and spicy with red chilies, garlic and tomato whereas Alfredo is mildly spicy and creamy with cheese.

    Detailed Recipe

    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.

    tomato garlic red chili in blender
    add tomatoes, chillies, garlic to blender
    thick 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.

    roasting garlic
    add arrabiata sauce to oil
    add red chili pepper, oregano and black pepper salt

    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.

    boil pasta in a pan
    boiled pasta
    boiled and sieved pasta

    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.

    lemon in tomato sauce
    adding boiled pasta in sauce
    Mixing pasta with sauce

    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.

    gluten free vegan tomato pasta

    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!


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    healthy gluten free vegan red pasta

    Creamy Arrabiata Pasta (Vegan and Healthy)

    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.
    This recipe is absolutely great for people who just started with gluten-free foods as it tastes delicious in tomato gravy. This vitamin-C packed vegan pasta is also rich in protein and fiber and can be had for light breakfast or a dinner.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 158 kcal

    Equipment

    • a heavy-bottomed pan for boiling pasta
    • a iron or any other wok or Kadai for cooking

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 200 gm Green Pea pasta Nutra Helix, May use any other brand
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil can use any other oil
    • 4-5 cloves garlic
    • 4 medium tomatoes fresh
    • 5-6 small dried red chilli reduce as per taste
    • 2 twigs coriander leaves can use basil
    • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 3 cups water adjust
    • salt as per taste
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice optional
    • 1 teaspoon red chili powder optional

    Instructions
     

    How to make Arrabiata Sauce

    • Gather all the ingredients and wash tomatoes, coriander leaves. Chop few garlic cloves for roasting later.
      ingredients for the tomato vegan pasta
    • Boil the gluten free pasta for about 5 min. Add water 1 inch above the pasta so that pasta is aoaked fully. Just before its tender, you may swutch off.
      boil pasta in a pan
    • Take washed tomatoes and add them to blender along with dried red chillies, garlic and coriander leaves and give it a pulse for less than a min.
      add tomatoes, chillies, garlic to blender
    • The spicy red paste is fresh and ready.
      tomato chilli paste for pasta
    • In the mean time, check your pasta. It must be tender now. Sieve it.
      boiled pasta

    Cooking the pasta red paste with spices

    • Heat olive oil and roast chopped garlic. Don't over cook them.
      roasting garlic
    • Add red spicy tomato paste and cook for 2-3 min. You may cover with lid for speedy cooking.
      tomato spicy paste cooking
    • Add all spices and salt.
      add red chili pepper, oregano and black pepper salt
    • Add lemon juice to cooked tomato spicy red sauce.
      lemon in tomato sauce
    • Switch off the flame and mix pasta in the red spicy tomato sauce.
      Mixing pasta with sauce
    • The delicious and flavourful healthy vegan pasta is ready. Team it with bread of your choice.
      healthy gluten free vegan red pasta

    Notes

    • 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 a colander with little oil to make it softer.
    Nutrition Facts
    Serving size: 1 bowl
    Servings: 4
    Amount per serving  
    Calories 158
    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 4.7g 6%
    Saturated Fat 0.9g 4%
    Cholesterol 0mg 0%
    Sodium 4mg 0%
    Total Carbohydrate 25.3g 9%
    Dietary Fiber 3.9g 14%
    Total Sugars 2.4g  
    Protein 4.5g  
    Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
    Calcium 17mg 1%
    Iron 1mg 8%
    Potassium 203mg 4%
    *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.
    Keyword gluten-free tomato pasta, healthy vegan pasta, vegan tomato pasta

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