Pantry Pasta

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A late-night moment and there’s not a lot of energy or effort that can be offered up in the kitchen.

Course Main Course

Diet Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings people

Calories 334

Author Timothy Pakron

Ingredients

1 lb spaghetti noodles
5 large cloves garlic
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
⅓ cup nutritional yeast plus garnish
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon sea salt
1 stick vegan butter 8 tablespoons
2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar or plain vinegar
1 tablespoon dijon mustard or yellow mustard

Garnish

1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast

Optional add-ons

1 to 2 tablespoons white truffle oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
A handful of freshly chopped herbs parsley, basil or thyme
Sprinkling of vegan cheese shreds

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to boil. Salt generously to season the noodles.
Using the side of your knife, smash the garlic cloves on a cutting board. Remove the papery skin and sprinkle with salt. Continue to smash and chop the garlic until you are left with a paste. Add that to a large mixing bowl.
Add all remaining ingredients to the bowl. Using a fork, smoosh the butter down until it is soft. Aggressively stir until the mixture is light and fluffy. Spread around the sides of the bowl.
Once the water is to a boil, add the spaghetti noodles. Stir well to prevent sticking. Cook for about 7 minutes and taste a noodle. If still not cooked enough, continue to boil for another minute or two. When ready, do no strain! Bring the bowl close to the pot and using tongs, carefully transfer the noodles. You want the water clinging to the noodles to go into the bowl. Add an additional ¾ cup of pasta water to help moisten the noodles. It will thicken up!
Using the tongs, mix the noodles into the seasoning blend until everything is combined. Cover with a plate and let sit for 5 minutes. For the garnish, combine the thyme, oregano, pepper flakes, and nutritional yeast in a small bowl and mix well. Crush with your fingers to release all of the flavors.
Serve noodles in desired bowls and sprinkle with garnish. Enjoy!

Notes

If you don't have tongs, you can add a full cup of pasta water to the bowl and strain the noodles using a colander. But you should buy some tongs, too.

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