Step 1

Make your pasta according to instruction on the package by boiling in a large saucepan. Add broccoli in the last 3 mins.

Step 2

In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and minced garlic and cook until golden, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Meanwhile, blend all the ingredients from roasted garlic (spices, ketchup etc, through nutritional yeast until smooth. I usually blend 2 to 3 times for 1 minute cycles.

Step 4

Add gochujang or asian chile sauce to the cooking onion and mix well. Cook for a minute.

Step 5

Add the blended mixture to the skillet and cook to bring to a boil. Taste and adjust salt and heat. Add more of either if needed. At this point you can add in some vegan cheddar shreds if you like.

Step 6

Fold in the cooked pasta and broccoli and thyme and toss well. over and cook for 1 minute. Then switch off the heat. Let it sit for 2-3 mins.

Step 7

Sprinkle black pepper generously and/or vegan parm (optional) or vegan cheddar and serve.