Easy Gluten Free Garlic Pasta (Vegan)
This easy Gluten Free Garlic Pasta is one of those dinners I make over and over again. It’s made with gluten free pasta tossed in a simple garlic tomato sauce with olive or avocado oil, herbs and plenty of garlic. It’s naturally dairy free and vegan, ready with simple pantry staples and easy to customize with whatever protein you have on hand.
I’ve been making this recipe for years because it’s inexpensive, easy and everyone in my family will eat it. Those three things are doing a lot of heavy lifting around here.
I make the vegan version as written, but I’ve also made it with chicken, shrimp and chicken sausage when I want to add protein. Serve it on its own for a simple dinner or add whatever vegetables or sides you already have at home.
Why You’ll Love This Garlic Pasta
Easy weeknight dinner: The sauce comes together while the pasta cooks.
Budget friendly: It’s made primarily with pasta, canned tomatoes, garlic, oil and dried herbs, so there aren’t a bunch of expensive ingredients to buy.
Gluten free, dairy free and vegan: The base recipe works for all three.
Easy to customize: I’ve made it with chicken, shrimp and chicken sausage when I want to add protein.
Pantry-friendly: Most of the ingredients are things I keep on hand, which makes this one of my go-to dinners when I don’t have much of a plan.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Gluten free spaghetti: Use your favorite gluten free pasta. Jovial and Banza are two of my favorites.
- Diced tomatoes: You’ll need one 14.5-ounce can of diced tomatoes for the sauce.
- Garlic: This is garlic pasta, so we’re not being shy with it. I use 3 tablespoons.
- Avocado or olive oil: I’ve made this recipe with both and either works well.
- Dried parsley and basil: I use dried herbs in the sauce because they’re easy to keep on hand. If I have fresh herbs, I’ll add them on top before serving.
- Salt and pepper: Season the sauce to taste.
How to Make Gluten Free Garlic Pasta
- Cook the gluten free pasta according to the package directions.
- While the pasta cooks, add the tomatoes, oil, garlic, salt, pepper, parsley and basil to a large skillet.
- Cook the garlic tomato sauce according to the recipe directions, stirring as needed.
- Add the cooked and drained pasta directly to the skillet.
- Toss the pasta with the garlic tomato sauce until everything is well combined.
- Top with fresh herbs if you have them on hand and serve.
Easy Ways to Add Protein
The base recipe is vegan, but I make this pasta with different proteins depending on what I have at home.
Chicken or shrimp: Cook the chicken or shrimp separately, then add it to the sauce during the final minute of cooking. Add the pasta and toss everything together.
Chicken sausage: Let the sauce cook for 2 minutes, then add the chicken sausage. Continue cooking for another 10 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until the sausage is cooked through. Add the cooked pasta and toss everything together.
These are easy ways to turn the base recipe into a more filling dinner without needing an entirely different recipe.
How to Store Leftover Garlic Pasta
Store leftover garlic pasta in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Yes. The base garlic pasta recipe is naturally vegan and dairy free. You can serve it exactly as written or add chicken, shrimp or chicken sausage if you don’t need the finished dish to be vegan.
You can use your favorite gluten free spaghetti or pasta. Jovial and Banza are two of my favorites and brands I use regularly.
Yes. I’ve made this garlic pasta with both avocado oil and olive oil, and either works well.
Absolutely. I’ve made this recipe with chicken, shrimp and chicken sausage. Cook chicken or shrimp separately and add it during the final minute of cooking the sauce. Chicken sausage can be cooked directly in the sauce using the method above.
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Ingredients
Sauce
- 1 14.5 oz Can Diced Tomatoes undrained
- ¼ Cup Avocado Oil or Olive Oil
- 3 TBSP. Garlic chopped
- ¼ tsp. Pepper
- 1 tsp. Sea Salt
- 1 ½ tsp. Parsley
- 1 tsp. Basil
- 1 box of Gluten Free Spaghetti
Instructions
- Boil the noodles according to the box directions.
- In a large pan or wide sauce pan add the avocado oil and heat on medium heat.
- Add the chopped garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat to medium low.
- Add the can of un-drained tomatoes, parsley, and basil.
- Cook 6-7 minutes stirring every minute or so.
- Add the cooked and drained pasta directly to the skillet and toss until evenly coated in the garlic tomato sauce. Top with fresh herbs if desired and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Super cheap and easy to make!