Description
A hearty and flavorful vegan ditalini pasta stew packed with vegetables and rich in taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 oz ditalini pasta
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 5 cups water
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped, plus more for serving
- 1/2 cup vegan parmesan, plus more for serving
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and carrot and cook for several minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden.
- Add the minced garlic and cook briefly, just until fragrant, taking care not to let it brown.
- Stir in the cubed potatoes and cook for a few minutes, allowing them to lightly brown and absorb the flavors from the oil and aromatics.
- Add the tomato paste and stir well, cooking it for about a minute until it deepens slightly in color and coats the vegetables.
- Pour in the water, then add the dry pasta, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Cook uncovered, stirring regularly to prevent sticking, until the pasta is tender and the potatoes are soft enough to partially break down, creating a thick, stew-like consistency.
- Stir in the vegan parmesan and cook for another minute until melted and fully incorporated. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, topped with additional parsley and vegan parmesan, and finish with a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider stirring in some diced tomatoes or using vegetable broth instead of water.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg