Creamy turmeric coconut sauce envelops pasta, topped with fresh herbs and lemon for a soulful, vibrant meal.
# Components:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz penne or spaghetti, cooked al dente
02 - Salt, for pasta water
→ Turmeric Glow Sauce
03 - 2 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
04 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
07 - 1½ tsp ground turmeric
08 - 1 tsp ground cumin
09 - ½ tsp ground black pepper
10 - ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
11 - ¼ tsp chili flakes (optional)
12 - 14 oz full-fat coconut milk (canned)
13 - ½ cup vegetable broth
14 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
15 - 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
16 - Salt, to taste
→ Garnish
17 - Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
18 - Toasted cashews or pumpkin seeds
19 - Lemon wedges
20 - Extra black pepper
# Directions:
01 - Cook 12 oz penne or spaghetti in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
02 - While pasta cooks, heat 2 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
03 - Incorporate 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger into the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Stir in 1½ tsp ground turmeric, 1 tsp ground cumin, ½ tsp ground black pepper, ¼ tsp ground cinnamon, and ¼ tsp chili flakes (if using). Cook for 30 seconds to release their aromas.
05 - Pour in 14 oz canned full-fat coconut milk and ½ cup vegetable broth. Stir to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5-6 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
06 - Add 1 tbsp lemon juice and 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (if using). Season with salt to taste. Adjust seasonings as needed.
07 - Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss gently to ensure the pasta is thoroughly coated. If the sauce appears too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to achieve a creamy consistency.
08 - Divide the pasta and sauce among serving bowls. Garnish generously with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, toasted cashews or pumpkin seeds, and lemon wedges.
09 - Serve immediately. Offer extra black pepper at the table for those who desire it.
