White Wine Pasta Sauce (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

Step 1

Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Reserve about ⅓ cup cooking water, and drain pasta in a colander.

Step 2

Preheat a large saute pan over medium-low heat, and add 1 Tbsp oil and 2 Tbsp butter. Gently saute the shallots and garlic for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Step 3

In a small bowl whisk together the broth and starch until dissolved. Set aside.

Step 4

Add the wine to the pan and stir. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 3 minutes or until slightly reduced. Add the starch slurry, and cook until the sauce begins to thicken, about 2 minutes. Add the frozen peas, if using, and cook until the peas are hot, 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 5

Reduce heat to low and add the parsley, lemon, ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt, and black pepper. Grate the vegan Parmesan into the pan (I used approx. ½ serving of cheese - not much), and stir until melted and creamy. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter and a splash of reserved pasta water, and stir again. Remove from heat.

Step 6

Toss the pasta with the sauce. Taste and adjust flavors as desired, adding more cheese, lemon, salt, or pepper. Garnish with extra parsley, Parmesan, and black pepper, and serve hot.