This Creamy Vegan Spinach Artichoke Pasta is so dang good, it might be favorite vegan pasta dish I have ever made.. I promise, it will be your new favorite easy weeknight dinner. This pasta is made with marinated artichoke hearts and tender baby spinach. It gets its creamy texture from vegan parmesan cheese and just a bit of non-dairy milk. With so few ingredients, you really can’t go wrong with this pasta.
This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover spinach from the fridge. We always seem to be racing the clock on wilting spinach in our house…
The best part is that this easy recipe comes together in under 30 minutes so you can make this dish for a quick lunch or dinner with just two pots to clean. Yes, please!
Make a double batch and use it as meal prep throughout the week.
If you are a fan of spinach artichoke dip but not dairy, try my easy Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip. You will not be disappointed.
For more easy vegan pasta dishes, try this Roasted Chickpea Lemon Pasta, Vegan Cacio e Pepe, or Easy Pasta Primavera.
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
- Perfect weeknight dinner – This easy vegan pasta recipe is ready in under 30 minutes, making it a great option for busy weeknights.
- Customizable – You can use any kind of pasta for this recipe – even long noodles like fettuccine. You can easily add more veggies or different spices to this recipe to make it your own.
- Allergy-friendly – Many “creamy” vegan pasta recipes utilize cashew cream sauce, but we have a nut allergy in our house so I have found a work around. This recipe is vegan, nut-free, and easy to make gluten-free, too!
Ingredients
- Artichokes – I use artichokes that have been marinated in an olive oil and spice mix to add flavor to this recipe. You can easily use canned artichokes and add spices like garlic, onion powder, parsley and other dried herbs to add flavor.
- Spinach – I prefer to use fresh spinach, but frozen will work in a pinch.
- Pasta – I used casarecce noodles, but you can use any pasta shape you want.
- Vegan Parmesan cheese – This is the key ingredient to make the creamy sauce for this pasta. You can use vegan mozzarella cheese as well, but I think the vegan parmesan gives the best flavor.
- Non-dairy milk – I used oat milk for this recipe, but you can use whatever non-dairy milk you prefer.
- Sea salt & black pepper – Combined with the oat milk and vegan parm to make the creamy sauce, but also used to garnish the dish
- Optional: Lemon juice or lemon zest to garnish.
Helpful Equipment
In addition to measuring cups and spoons, the following equipment is helpful for this recipe:
How to Make Creamy Vegan Spinach Artichoke Pasta
First, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook it per package directions until al dente.
If you don’t know what al dente is: The pasta should be firm but chewy. There are few things in the food worlds worse than mushy overcooked pasta!
While the pasta cooks, gather the sauce ingredients. Add the non-dairy milk, vegan parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to a sauté pan. Cook over medium heat until the cheese melts.
Add the chopped artichokes and fresh spinach. Continue to cook over medium heat until the spinach is fully wilted.
To thin the sauce slightly, add 1/4 cup of the pasta water or vegetable broth.
You can leave the sauce as is or use an immersion blender to pulse the larger chunks of artichoke.
If you want a pureed sauce, consider placing all ingredients in a food processor or high speed blender.
Once the sauce is finished, remove the sauté pan from heat. Strain the cooked pasta and add it to the sauté pan, stirring until all of the pasta is coated in the sauce.
That’s it! Serve and enjoy!
Variations
Add nutritional yeast or soy sauce for more umami flavor in this dish.
For a thicker, creamier sauce with more protein, consider pureed silken tofu or white beans added to the mix.
Mix in 2 tbsp vegan cream cheese for a creamier sauce.
Sprinkle with roasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds for a little protein.
How to Store
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.
More Tips
- Not Vegan? Use dairy parmesan cheese or milk for this recipe.
- Gluten-free? Swap the noodles with your favorite gluten free pasta and you’re all set!
FAQ: Creamy Vegan Spinach Artichoke Pasta
Vegan cheese tends to change texture once frozen and thawed, so I would not recommend freezing this dish.
Yes…. as long as you use a vegan cheese that does not contain nuts. Always make sure to double-check the labels of the ingredients you buy.
Creamy Vegan Spinach Artichoke Pasta
Ingredients
- ½ pound Pasta
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts
- ⅓ cup oat milk
- ½ cup vegan parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook it per package directions until al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, gather the sauce ingredients. Add the non-dairy milk, vegan parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper to a sauté pan. Cook over medium heat until the cheese melts.
- Add the chopped artichokes and fresh spinach. Continue to cook over medium heat until the spinach is fully wilted.
- To thin the sauce slightly, add 1/4 cup of the pasta water or vegetable broth.You can leave the sauce as is or use an immersion blender to pulse the larger chunks of artichoke.
- Once the sauce is finished, remove the sauté pan from heat. Strain the cooked pasta and add it to the sauté pan, stirring until all of the pasta is coated in the sauce.
- That's it! Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Not Vegan? Use dairy parmesan cheese or milk for this recipe.
- Gluten-free? Swap the noodles with your favorite gluten free pasta and you’re all set!
Nutrition
Please note, while all ingredients used in this recipe have been verified to be vegan and free of applicable allergens at the time of recipe creation, different brands may differ in their ingredients or processing procedures and may change their ingredients at any time. For some recipes, I do include ingredients that are processed in a facility that processes other allergens. Please make sure to check the ingredients and processing procedures for your specific purchases to ensure they meet your dietary needs.
Last Updated on February 14, 2025
This pasta is such an easy dish yet so full of flavor. My whole family loves it!