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This rich creamy vegan tomato sauce is a bright and flavorful sheet pan recipe, a perfect dairy free pasta sauce. It’s simple enough to make on a weeknight, but decadent enough for a date night or special occasion too! And the best part? It’s low calorie, high protein, and totally nut and dairy free.
This creamy vegan pasta sauce is loaded with good-for-you vegetables and spices. Roasting the ingredients before blending the sauce gives this dish it’s complex layered flavor. This ain’t yo store bought tomato sauce! It’s thick, creamy, and good for you too.
This Creamy Dairy Free Pasta Sauce Recipe Is
- Bright
- Fresh
- Garlicky
- Savory
- Loaded with Flavor
- High Protein
- An Easy Sheet Pan Pasta Sauce
- Vegan, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Dairy Free
Dairy Free Pasta Sauce For the Win!
This creamy vegan roasted tomato dairy free pasta sauce is the perfect sheet pan dinner! I love a good sheet pan meal, especially during these fall months when the weather starts to turn cooler. Cooking on a sheet pan is one of my favorite ways to get a meal on the table fast!
All the food gets cooked on a single pan, which makes cleaning up a breeze. And the oven does all the work for you, so you can focus on other kitchen prep while the food cooks. Sheet pan meals are awesome for breakfast, lunch, or dinner – check out my link here to see other sheet pan meals that are ready in no time!
What’s In This Creamy Dairy Free Tomato Sauce Recipe?
See the recipe card below for full ingredient amounts and recipe instructions!
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh Cherry Tomatoes, Chopped Tomatoes, or Diced Tomatoes
- Onion
- Garlic
- Italian Seasoning Blend: usually has thyme, basil, rosemary, parsley, etc. I love this bright and flavorful Italian season mix which brings this amazing dish to life.
- Garlic Salt: for a little extra flavor than traditional salt. I like to use this garlic salt in my savory Italian dishes for that extra kick.
- Milk Alternative: soymilk is a great option since it is nut free, and you can even buy shelf-stable soy milk powder too! Or use oat milk, rice milk, or coconut milk… any kind you would normally drink! However, make sure it is plain and unsweetened.
- Nutritional Yeast: not to be confused with bread baking yeast, nutritional yeast has a cheesy nutty umami flavor which is great in all kinds of dishes – I even sprinkle it on fresh popped pop corn and WOW! Also great in soups and sauces of all kinds.
- Fresh Basil
Easy Weeknight Vegan Roasted Tomato Pasta!
This creamy roasted tomato pasta sauce is what I call an Easy Weeknight Meal – which is on your table in about 30 minutes. These quick and simple recipes are perfect for those nights when you want a quick homecooked meal but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.
I have a whole section of The Herbeevore dedicated to Easy Weeknight Meals, that are great for the whole family. From soups and stews, to pastas and proteins – a tasty meal can be on your table in no time. Even faster than ordering from your favorite Italian bistro!
How Do I Make This Creamy Dairy Free Tomato Sauce Without Cashews?
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. On a sheet pan, add the olive oil, cherry tomatoes, onion, garlic Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and tofu. Toss well to combine, making sure to coat all the tomatoes, tofu, and onions with the oil and spices.
- Roast the vegetables and tofu for 30 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Once finished baking, carefully remove the sheet pan from the oven. Transfer the vegetables and tofu mixture to a blender. Add the almond milk and nutritional yeast and blend in high until the sauce becomes thick and creamy. Transfer to a dish and stir in the fresh basil.
- Toss sauce with pasta, enjoy as a dip for garlic bread, or stir into risotto.
Make Pasta Sauce Dairy Free for a Plant-Based Version
This dairy free pasta sauce is a fantastic take on the classic without milk or cream. I’m all about making recipes plant-based and dairy free when I can. Dairy-free cooking does NOT have to be bland, boring, or flavorless… It’s quite the opposite when done right. You can achieve total richness and creaminess with some simple swaps.
By building meals around vegan pantry staples and swapping in a few plant-based ingredients you can make better meals for you and your family. I made a list of my 125 favorite vegan pantry ingredients that we use on a weekly basis, and check out all my plant based recipes here that are on The Herbeevore. These easy and tasty recipes are fantastic meatless and dairy free meals for your table.
More Dairy Free Pasta Sauce Recipes You’ll Love!
Almond Milk Alfredo Sauce Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Roasted Summer Vegetable Pasta Sauce (Vegan, Paleo, Whole30, GF)
White Wine Pasta Sauce with Garlic & Herbs (Vegan & GF Options)
Hearty TVP Bolognese Sauce (Vegan, Gluten Free, High Protein)
Oat Milk Alfredo Sauce Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Dietary Modifications for this Vegan Creamy Tomato Pasta without Cashews
- This Recipe is vegan, vegetarian, and dairy free!
- The sauce is gluten free, but always double check the ingredient labels of spices or canned goods to be sure the ingredients you are using are certified gluten free if you need to avoid wheat.
- This recipe is nut free, but does contain soy. For a soy free version, omit the tofu and replace the soy milk with another plant-based alternative of your choosing.
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Creamy Tomato Dairy Free Pasta Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups cherry tomatoes or 28 ounce can whole whole tomatoes
- 1 sweet onion slices
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 12 ounce block silken tofu cut into large chunks
- 2 cups soy milk unsweetened
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 cup fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. On a sheet pan, add the olive oil, cherry tomatoes, onion, garlic italian seasoning, garlic salt, and tofu. Toss well to combine, making sure to coat all the tomatoes, tofu, and onions with the oil and spices.
- Roast the vegetables and tofu for 30 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Once finished baking, carefully remove the sheet pan from the oven. Transfer the vegetables and tofu mixture to a blender. Add the almond milk and nutritional yeast and blend in high until the sauce becomes thick and creamy. Transfer to a dish and stir in the fresh basil.
- Toss sauce with pasta, enjoy as a dip for garlic bread, or stir into risotto.
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