After a hectic day’s work, the prospect of slaving away in the kitchen is hardly appealing, particularly during the summer months when you’re itching to bask in the evening sun. Luckily, social media is awash with no-nonsense recipes perfect for those pressed for time are wanting a great meal.
A particular pasta creation has taken TikTok by storm, leaving users drooling with ‘craving’ – and better yet, it’s a doddle to rustle up. Content creator Ben Rebuck, better known as @bensvegankitchen, is the culinary wiz behind this tempting plant-based plateful. With a fanbase of more than 184k followers, his vegan food gathers plenty of attention.
His creamy sundried tomato recipe has captured imaginations and taste buds alike.
The dish utilises pantry staples like butter beans and lemon juice, resulting in an effortlessly simple yet craved pasta dish Ben pitches as ‘perfect’ for an alfresco dinner in the dwindling sunlight – weather permitting, naturally, reports Daily Record.
Amongst the torrent of comments, one person posted: “That tomato pasta looks lush!” whilst another exclaimed: “Omg it’s vegan? I can’t have dairy so this is the best.”
Below is what you’ll need to whip up this creamy sundried tomato pasta delight.
Creamy sundried tomato pasta
Ingredients
- 500g butter beans (can or jar)
- 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes
- Two cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
- Juice of one lemon
- 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
- Pasta of choice
- Chopped basil or parsley
- Parmesan to serve (plant-based if preferred)
Method
Drain the butter beans and place them in a blender along with the sundried tomatoes, garlic, yeast, lemon juice and chilli flakes.
Blend these all together until you’ve got a smooth sauce.
Meanwhile, put the pasta on to boil in a pan of salted water, making sure to reserve half a cup of the pasta water.
Pour the contents of the blender into a saucepan over a low heat and give it a good stir, adding in the pasta water which will help to thicken it up.
Once the pasta has cooked, drain it and add it to the pan with the sauce, making sure everything is fully coated.
Top with some additional sundried tomatoes, herbs and parmesan if you like, and you’re ready to serve.