Vegan Leek Pasta

Name: Vegan Leek Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Ingredients: 2 stalks leeks; 1 piece red onion; 130 g chickpeas; 2 tbsp tahini; 25 g cashew nuts; as needed lemon juice; as needed salt; as needed pepper; 200 g pasta; 1 tsp olive oil

728 kcal / serving ⏱ 35 min 🍽 2 Servings

Ingredients — 2 Servings

2 stalks leeks↗
1 piece red onion
130 g chickpeas
2 tbsp tahini
25 g cashew nuts
as needed lemon juice
as needed salt
as needed pepper
200 g pasta
1 tsp olive oil↗

Instructions

1
Cut the leeks lengthwise, slice the green part into rings, and remove the white part from the stem. Place the white leeks on a baking sheet and roast in the oven at 180 °C for about 20 minutes. After baking, use a fork to separate the leeks into fine strands.
2
Sauté the green leeks along with the sliced red onion in a pan with the fat until they are lightly browned.
3
Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions.
4
For the sauce, blend chickpeas, tahini, soaked cashews (optional), lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a blender, adding some pasta water if needed until the sauce becomes creamy.