Easy One-Tray Zucchini Pasta – Creamy & Delicious
A quick and easy one-tray creamy zucchini pasta made with roasted veggies, vegan cream cheese, and parmesan-style cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights and totally plant-based.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2–3 medium zucchinis, sliced
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1 red onion, sliced
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4–5 garlic cloves, unpeeled
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Salt & pepper to taste
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8 oz pasta (your choice)
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⅓–½ cup vegan cream cheese
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¼ cup vegan parmesan cheese
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½–1 cup reserved pasta water
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Optional: fresh basil, lemon zest, chili flakes
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425°F. Roast zucchini, onion, and garlic (with skins on) in olive oil for 25–30 minutes.
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Meanwhile, cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
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Remove garlic skins and blend roasted veggies with cream cheese, parmesan, and pasta water until smooth.
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Toss sauce with cooked pasta. Adjust consistency and season to taste.
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Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
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Make it gluten-free with GF pasta
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Add spinach, lemon, or chili flakes for flavor variety
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Sauce can be made ahead and frozen
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Stir in white beans or tofu for extra protein