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This rich creamy vegan tomato sauce is a bright and flavorful sheet pan recipe. It’s simple enough to make on a weeknight, but decadent enough for a date night or special occassion too! And the best part? It’s fairly low calorie, high protein, and totally nut and dairy free. This healthy vegan pasta sauce is loaded with good-for-you vegetables and spices. Roasting the ingredients before blending the sauce gives this dish it’s complex layered flavor. This ain’t yo store bought tomato sauce! It’s thick, creamy, and good for you too.
This Creamy Vegan Tomato Sauce Recipe Is:
- Bright
- Fresh
- Garlicky
- Savory
- Loaded with Flavor
- High Protein
- An Easy Sheet Pan Pasta Sauce
- Vegan, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Dairy Free
Sheet Pan Dairy Free Pasta Sauce For the Win!
This creamy vegan roasted tomato dairy free pasta sauce is the perfect sheet pan dinner! I love a good sheet pan meal, especially during these fall months when the weather starts to turn cooler. Cooking on a sheetpan is one of my favorite ways to get a meal on the table fast! All the food gets cooked on a single pan, which makes cleaning up a breeze. And the oven does all the work for you, so you can focus on other kitchen prep while the food cooks. Sheetpan meals are awesome for breakfast, lunch, or dinner – check out my link here to see other healthy sheet pan meals that are ready in no time!
What’s In This Creamy Vegan Roasted Tomato Sauce Recipe?
- Olive Oil: I like to use this fruity Zoe olive oil which has a fantastic flavor and deep color- it’s really inexpensive online here, so I keep a few liters stocked up in my pantry. For the quality of oil you get, it’s an excellent value, I would highly recommend!
- Fresh Cherry Tomatoes, Chopped Tomatoes, or Diced Tomatoes: I only use no salt added diced tomatoes, these boxed tomatoes are really great to stock up on! I like boxed tomatoes better because they are BPA free and more eco-friendly than aluminum cans. If you haven’t read about the dangers of consuming foods stored in BPA cans, head over to Nutrition Facts to read more.
- Onion
- Garlic: I use fresh garlic when I have it, and this great jarred organic garlic when I don’t have fresh. It’s actually super convenient to have pre-chopped garlic on hand for quick and easy meal prep.
- Italian Seasoning Blend: usually has thyme, basil, rosemary, parsley, etc. I love this bright and flavorful Italian season mix which brings this amazing dish to life.
- Garlic Salt: for a little extra flavor than traditional salt. I like to use this garlic salt in my savory Italian dishes for that extra kick.
- Tofu – The secret ingredient in this sauce is tofu, specifically these shelf-stable tofu packs from Amazon. I literally have 3 cases of them in my pantry as we speak. They are an inexpensive and healthy way to get some plant protein in. The texture of this extra firm tofu is perfect for this pasta sauce, it blends totally smooth and creamy!
- Milk Alternative: soymilk is a great option since it is nut free, and you can even buy shelf-stable soy milk powder too! Or use oat milk, rice milk, or coconut milk… any kind you would normally drink! However, make sure it is plain and unsweetened.
- Nutritional Yeast: not to be confused with bread baking yeast, nutritional yeast has a cheesy nutty umami flavor which is great in all kinds of dishes – I even sprinkle it on fresh popped pop corn and WOW! Also great in soups and sauces of all kinds.
- Fresh Basil
Easy Weeknight Vegan Roasted Tomato Pasta!
This creamy roasted tomato pasta sauce is what I call an Easy Weeknight Meal – which is on your table in about 30 minutes. These quick and simple recipes are perfect for those nights when you want a healthy homecooked meal but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. I have a whole section of The Herbeevore dedicated to Easy Weeknight Meals, that are great for the whole family. From soups and stews, to pastas and proteins – a healthy meal can be on your table in no time. Even faster than ordering from your favorite Italian bistro!
How Do I Make This Creamy Vegan Tomato Sauce Without Cashews?
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. On a sheet pan, add the olive oil, cherry tomatoes, onion, garlic italian seasoning, garlic salt, and tofu. Toss well to combine, making sure to coat all the tomatoes, tofu, and onions with the oil and spices.
- Roast the vegetables and tofu for 30 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Once finished baking, carefully remove the sheet pan from the oven. Transfer the vegetables and tofu mixture to a blender. Add the almond milk and nutritional yeast and blend in high until the sauce becomes thick and creamy. Transfer to a dish and stir in the fresh basil.
- Toss sauce with pasta, enjoy as a dip for garlic bread, or stir into risotto.
Other Dairy Free Pasta Sauce Recipes You’ll Love!
Almond Milk Alfredo Sauce Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Roasted Summer Vegetable Pasta Sauce (Vegan, Paleo, Whole30, GF)
White Wine Pasta Sauce with Garlic & Herbs (Vegan & GF Options)
Hearty TVP Bolognese Sauce (Vegan, Gluten Free, High Protein)
Dietary Modifications for this Vegan Creamy Tomato Pasta without Cashews:
- This Recipe is vegan, vegetarian, and dairy free!
- The sauce is gluten free, but always double check the ingredient labels of spices or canned goods to be sure the ingredients you are using are certified gluten free if you need to avoid wheat.
- This recipe is nut free, but does contain soy. For a soy free version, omit the tofu and replace the soy milk with another plant-based alternative of your choosing.
Get the Same Ingredients I Use For My Dairy Free Pasta Sauce Recipe:
I got the fresh produce for this recipe from my Misfits Market box – they sell all organic produce at a very discounted price, and purchase right from the farmers. We get Misfit Market boxes every month and love the seasonal variety. You can get $10 off your first box by clicking here!
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Creamy Vegan Tomato Sauce (Nut Free, Dairy Free)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes or 28 ounce can whole whole tomatoes
- 1 sweet onion slices
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 12 ounce block silken tofu cut into large chunks
- 2 cups soy milk unsweetened
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 cup fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. On a sheet pan, add the olive oil, cherry tomatoes, onion, garlic italian seasoning, garlic salt, and tofu. Toss well to combine, making sure to coat all the tomatoes, tofu, and onions with the oil and spices.
- Roast the vegetables and tofu for 30 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Once finished baking, carefully remove the sheet pan from the oven. Transfer the vegetables and tofu mixture to a blender. Add the almond milk and nutritional yeast and blend in high until the sauce becomes thick and creamy. Transfer to a dish and stir in the fresh basil.
- Toss sauce with pasta, enjoy as a dip for garlic bread, or stir into risotto.
Notes
Save Money on Organic Produce!
I get all the fresh produce for my recipes from my garden and from Misfits Market - they sell all organic produce at a super discounted price, and it’s purchased direct from the farmers. We get Misfit Market boxes every other week and love picking out our favorite seasonal produce for delivery. You can get $10 off your first $30 box by clicking here! If you think organic produce is too expensive... think again, and give Misfits Market a look!Nutrition
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