Spaghetti allo scoglio Vegan
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Spaghetti allo scoglio Vegan
1 hours 20 minutes total
Mediterranean cuisine is known for its abundant use of fresh seafood in their dishes, but what if you're a Vegan or want to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet? Look no further than this Vegan pasta allo scoglio recipe, a seafood alternative made with tomato-based sauce and a variety of nuts and seaweed to mimic the flavours of the sea.
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Ingredients
Serves 4
| 320g | Barilla Spaghetti No.5x |
| 250g | Tomato pulp |
| 120g | Cashew nuts, soaked and drained |
| 120ml | Vegan white wine |
| 20g | Capers |
| 20g | Pine nuts |
| 15g | Dry raisins |
| 15g | Mustard cream |
| 2 | Sheets nori algae, shredded |
KOMBU WATER
| 10g | Kombu seaweed |
| 1.5L | Water |
| 150g | Tomatoes, seeded and cut in strips |
| 40ml | Extra Virgin Olive Oil |
| 1 | Garlic clove |
| 1 | Bunch basil, roughly torn |
| TIP | Salt and pepper |
| TIP | Optional: chilli oil or chilli flakes |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Boil the cashew nuts for 30 minutes (alternatively you can soak them overnight). Drain and chop into 1cm cubes.
- Cashew nuts
Step 2
Soak the kombu for 30 minutes in a pot with 1.5 litres of water. Turn on the heat and gently simmer for 30 minutes to obtain the kombu broth.
- Kombu
Step 3
Sauté the garlic in the oil over medium heat. Add the cashew, raisins, pine nuts, and capers. Keep adding up to 4 ladles of Kombu water while cooking.
- Garlic
- extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
- raisins
- pine nuts
- capers
Step 4
Add the tomato strips and sauté for 2 minutes. De-glaze with white wine, then add the tomato pulp and let it cook for 5 minutes. Add 2 shredded nori sheets and chilli flakes if desired, and cook for another 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and add cooking water to adjust the density of the sauce.
- Tomato
- white wine
- tomato pulp
- nori sheets
- samphire
- salt
- pepper
Step 5
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the Spaghetti al dente according to package instructions.
- Spaghetti
Step 6
Drain the pasta, add it to the sauce, and sauté together. Serve hot and enjoy.
Tip
Seafood alternatives are a great way to enjoy the flavours of the sea while adhering to a Vegan or plant-based diet. This Vegan pasta allo scoglio recipe is a perfect example of how you can create a traditional Italian seafood dish with a twist. Using nuts, seaweed, and a tomato-based sauce, this dish will leave you satisfied and craving more. So, give it a try and enjoy a delicious Vegan meal inspired by Mediterranean cuisine.