Description

Tuscan One-Pot Cavatappi is a creamy and flavorful vegan pasta dish made with Swiss chard, sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and protein-packed cannellini beans. This easy one-pot recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight dinners. Bold Mediterranean flavors meet wholesome ingredients in a comforting, dairy-free pasta that’s both indulgent and nourishing.

Ingredients

6 oz cavatappi pasta

3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced

4 oz Swiss chard, destemmed and chopped

2 oz Treeline® Dairy-Free Herb Garlic Cheese

2 oz vegan cream cheese

2 oz sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped

1/4 cup Kalamata olives, roughly chopped

1 tbsp nutritional yeast

13.4 oz cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

2 tbsp vegan parmesan

1 tbsp olive oil

Salt, to taste

Pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8–10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, drain pasta, and set aside.
Heat olive oil in the same pot over medium-low heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add Swiss chard and cook until wilted, 3–5 minutes.
Stir in herb garlic cheese, cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, nutritional yeast, and ¾ cup reserved pasta water. Mix until smooth.
Add pasta, cannellini beans, and red pepper flakes. Stir until well-coated, 3–4 minutes. Adjust consistency with extra pasta water if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
Divide pasta between bowls, top with vegan parmesan, and serve warm.

Notes

Swap Swiss chard for spinach, kale, or arugula.
Use gluten-free pasta for a wheat-free version.
Try different vegan cheeses such as cashew-based ricotta or mozzarella.
Add roasted red peppers or artichoke hearts for extra Mediterranean flair.
For extra protein, stir in vegan sausage or tofu.
Store leftovers up to 3 days in the fridge. Reheat with a splash of water or plant milk.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Pasta
Method: One-Pot
Cuisine: Tuscan / Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 520
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 740mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 68g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 0mg