Creamy Tomato Sauce Pasta with Courgettes and Corn (Vegan)
A delicious summery Creamy Tomato Sauce Pasta with Courgettes and Corn made with fresh produce and delicious for dinner. It is naturally plant-based, high in protein and fibre and comes together in 30 minutes.
This dish uses few fresh and summery produce which really takes this simple recipe to the next level. Fresh tomatoes, corn and courgette come together in this summery pasta dish that is ready in 30 minutes and makes great leftovers too. The tomatoes make the base of the sauce, and charred veggies on top make it really fresh and summery. It’s a fuss-free meal that is really tasty and is special enough to serve to friends and family this summer.
Why will I love this?
This pasta is so good:
- Fresh, summery, saucy and delicious
- Uses fresh summer produce as the main focus
- Tomatoes, courgettes and corn
- Naturally plant-based, egg-free and dairy-free
- Easily gluten-free and already nut-free
- High in antioxidants and fibre
- From the veggies
- A great source of protein
- From the chickpeas
- Use your favourite pasta shape
- This one is fusilli made from einkorn flour
- Great for leftovers too
- Comes together with minimal chopping
- Top with other veggies if you prefer
- Tolmatoey, herby and light
- Everyone will love it
- Great for meal prep
- Ready in 30 minutes or less
If you already love the sound of this pasta, then skip ahead to the recipe card below. Or, first let’s discuss the recipe in more detail.
What ingredients do I need?
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For the sauce:
- Olive oil: or your preferred cooking oil.
- Red onion: or use shallots.
- Garlic: fresh is best.
- Fresh tomatoes: I used lots of lovely Isle of Wight tomatoes for the sauce and you will see they are a darker red colour so the sauce is darker in colour.
- Herbs and spices: a blend of sweet smoked paprika, dried oregano and dried basil.
- Tomato puree: to add more richness.
- Chickpeas: these are from Bold Bean Co and are so plump and juicy. You can use other beans too.
- Thick dairy free yoghurt: this adds the creaminess to the sauce and I use Cocos Organic yoghurt (it’s unsweetened and made with only simple ingredients).
- Fresh basil: to add lots of lovely flavour.
- Salt and pepper: to season.
And to make the rest of the dish:
- Pasta: you can use any shape of pasta, and I am using the Babbo foods fusilli made from Einkorn.
- Courgette: fry off the courgette slices until lightly charred.
- Corn: add this to a pan with olive oil and allow to char.
Is this gluten-free and nut-free?
This is easily gluten-free as long as you use GF pasta and this is naturally nut-free.
How do I make this?
This is ready in a few steps:
- Fry off the onion and garlic in a large pan: until soft.
- Add in the fresh tomatoes: and allow to cook down.
- Add the other sauce ingredients to the pan and rest: while you cook the pasta.
- Fry off the courgette and corn in a non-stick pan: until charred.
- Add the pasta and some cooking water to the sauce: and stir well.
- Spoon over the yoghurt: and stir in,
- Plate up and top with the veggies: and some fresh basil and pepper.
How long will it last?
This will keep for 2-3 days in the fridge in a sealed container. Add to a pan with a splash of water to warm back up.
What other recipes can I try?
For more pasta ideas:
- Tomato Broccoli and Beans Pesto Pasta Salad
- Creamy Lemon and Ginger Pasta
- Sticky Tofu Halloumi Orzo Pasta Salad
- Creamy Roasted Red Pepper and Butterbean Pasta
- Creamy Herby Pasta with Greens and Beans
Creamy Tomato Sauce Pasta with Courgettes and Corn (Vegan)
A delicious summery Creamy Tomato Sauce Pasta with Courgettes and Corn made with fresh produce and delicious for dinner. It is naturally plant-based, high in protein and fibre and comes together in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Sauce:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ red onion, chopped small
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 400g fresh tomatoes, in half
- Herbs: 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika, ½ tsp dried oregano, ½ tsp dried basil
- 2 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 tin chickpeas (240g, once drained)
- 80g thick dairy-free coconut yoghurt
- A few sprigs fresh basil, torn
- 60-100ml pasta cooking water’s
- Salt and pepper
For the Pasta and Vegetables:
- 160-240g pasta of choice
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 courgette, sliced thinly
- 1 ear of corn
Instructions
- Start with the sauce: heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and once hot, add the onion and garlic. Fry for 5 minutes to soften the onion and then add in the tomatoes with some salt and pepper. Cook with a lid on over a medium heat for 10 minutes, to soften the tomatoes.
- Meanwhile cook the pasta according to packet instructions and drain, saving 100ml of the cooking water.
- Also at the same time, heat a second large frying pan with some olive oil and fry off the courgette for a few minutes each side until charring. Season with salt and then remove from the pan. Now add in a splash more oil and add the corn with a pinch of salt and cook for a few minutes until charring.
- Back to the sauce: once the tomatoes have softened, lightly smash them with the wooden spoon. Now stir in the herbs and spices and tomato puree for 1 minute.
- Add the chickpeas, cooked pasta, coconut yoghurt, some fresh basil and about 60ml of cooking water. Stir well while over the heat and add more water as needed to make it saucier.
- Once the chickpeas have warmed through, divide between plates and serve with the charred courgettes and corn on top.
- Enjoy straight away or allow to cool and keep in a sealed container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Warm back up in a saucepan with a splash of water.
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