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lemon garlic pasta

Lemon Garlic Pasta with Seitan

This buttery lemon garlic pasta uses whole-grain pasta shells to bring together the mixed vegetables into the full-flavored sauce, topped with sauteed seitan nuggets. We love that it comes together quickly, yet impresses like a dish that took you hours to create.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 423 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces whole-wheat pasta shells or your favorite whole-grain pasta
  • 1 cups soy milk or other plant-based milk
  • ¾ cup vegan butter divided
  • ½ cup lemon juice fresh is best
  • ¼ cup lemon zest
  • ½ cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 T garlic powder
  • 1 pound mixed vegetables frozen, thawed
  • 2 tsp celery salt or use no salt substitute
  • 3 cups seitan cubed

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta to al dente according to package instructions.
  • When done, drain and set aside.

Cook the seitan chunks

  • Sauté the seitan chunks in 2 Tablespoons of the vegan butter, turning as they cook to brown evenly. Cook for 5-7 minutes, being careful to avoid over-cooking.
  • Remove from heat, cover, and let rest while you make the sauce.

Make the Sauce

  • While pasta cooks, begin the sauce. Put the remaining vegan butter in a large saucepan and melt over medium heat.
  • Add the oat milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, nutritional yeast, and garlic powder. Continue stirring to blend as it heats.
  • Simmer about 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add the mixed vegetables and stir until hot.
  • Stir in the pasta and celery salt, mixing to combine well. Remove from heat.
  • Serve hot topped with the seitan chunks or mix the chunks in prior to serving.
  • If desired, top with vegan Parmesan cheese, diced tomatoes, or a sprinkling of basil.

Notes

Note:

Using the frozen mixed vegetables saves prep and cooking time. However, we often choose to use fresh vegetables and love the extra flavors they impart.

Other additions to try:

  • Artichoke hearts, sliced
  • Sliced black olives
  • sunflower or pumpkin seeds
 

For those avoiding soy, possible substitutes include:

  • oat milk instead of soy milk
  • Field Roast or other soy-free Italian Sausage
 

Avoiding wheat?

  • Use gluten-free pasta and replace the seitan with tofu cubes
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 423kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 25gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 1329mgPotassium: 374mgFiber: 9gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5078IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 3mg
Keyword seitan, vegetables, pasta, lemon, garlic
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