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Coconut Milk Pasta

Coconut Milk Pasta Sauce

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  • Author: Liz Thomson
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 1/2 cups sauce 1x
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This coconut milk pasta is easy to make but packed with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights, it turns simple pantry staples into a deliciously creamy sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small shallot, diced
  • 4oz (about 1/2 cup) sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15oz) can full fat coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced shallots, minced garlic, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add the coconut milk and salt and stir well. Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
  3. Transfer the sauce to a blender, add the lemon juice and blend until smooth.
  4. Season with crushed red pepper flakes.

Notes

This makes about 1 1/2 cups of sauce. Pair this with 8oz of pasta.