Vegan Creamy Baked Pasta with Brussels Sprouts
This creamy baked pasta combines shell pasta and roasted Brussels sprouts with a velvety almond, white miso, garlic, Dijon, and lemon sauce. Scallions, fresh herbs, panko, and hemp seeds add savory depth and a crisp finish, making it a comforting choice for a weeknight dinner or a hearty plant-based gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Vegan Creamy Baked Pasta with Brussels Sprouts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 69
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and brush a 7-by-9-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- 2
Make the White Miso Sauce: In a high-speed blender, purée the cashews, miso paste, garlic, Dijon mustard, water, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt until smooth.
- 3
Make the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare the pasta according to the package instructions, cooking until al dente. Drain and toss with a little olive oil so it doesn’t clump.
- 4
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Brussels sprouts and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and beginning to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour in the white wine (or water). Stir to scrape up any bits that have stuck to the bottom of the pan.
- 5
Add the pasta, scallions, and white miso sauce. Stir to coat, then transfer to the baking dish. Top with panko bread crumbs, hemp seeds, and a few pinches of salt, then drizzle the top with olive oil.
- 6
Bake, covered, until the Brussels sprouts are fully tender and the dish is warmed through, about 15 minutes.
- 7
Remove from the oven, top with fresh herbs, and serve.
- Calories 447.82 kcal High 22%
- Protein 16.41 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 51.18 g 19%
- Total Fat 22.32 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 2.14 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 245.93 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 8.37 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 5.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.25 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 177.79 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 3.6 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 560.33 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 35.63 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 63.9 mg Good Source 71%
- Vitamin D 0.41 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Vegan Creamy Baked Pasta with Brussels Sprouts is made with 20 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Almonds, Black Pepper, Brussels Sprout, and Dijon Mustard. Each serving provides about 447.82 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Vegan Creamy Baked Pasta with Brussels Sprouts made of?
- The main ingredients are Almonds, Black Pepper, Brussels Sprout, Dijon Mustard, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. The full list of 20 is above.
- How long does it take to make Vegan Creamy Baked Pasta with Brussels Sprouts?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 447.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Vegan Creamy Baked Pasta with Brussels Sprouts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 20 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Vegan Creamy Baked Pasta with Brussels Sprouts healthy?
- Vegan Creamy Baked Pasta with Brussels Sprouts has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 447.82 calories and 16.41 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 245.93 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.14 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tree Nuts, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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