I’ve been sitting on this recipe for a long time, like over a year. My apologies. I think you will agree that it is worth the wait. I’m the kind of girl who loves a vegan, gluten-free, nut-free pasta that tastes like it belongs in a restaurant. It’s also soy-free if that is important to you.
What’s better than pasta? Pasta with Mexican flare. I often use macaroni noodles and call this Fiesta Mac but you use whichever noodles you like but if you are feeding toddlers small noodles are usually best.
Fiesta Pasta
Ingredients for the sauce
- 2 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast
- 2 Tbsp Brown Rice Flour
*
- 1 tsp salt (optional)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened plant-milk
Ingredients for the pasta
- 1 package (16 oz) Gluten-Free Pasta (any shape)
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup organic corn (I use frozen)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
*cornstarch can be used instead
Do
- Dump all of the dry ingredients for the sauce into a medium sauce pan on medium heat. Pour in 1/2 cup plant-milk and stir with a whisk.
- In a separate pot bring water to boil to cook pasta. Follow the package directions.
- Alternate between whisking the sauce and scraping the bottom with a silicone spatula. As the sauce thickens add another 1/2 cup of plant milk until the full 1 1/2 cups is used.
- Pour beans and corn into the pasta in its last few minutes of cooking time.
- Drain pasta (and corn and beans), pour Fiesta Sauce on top of pasta and mix well.
- Dump tomatoes on top and mix one more time.
Serve
Fiesta Pasta is perfect for a potluck and can be used as the Main Dish or a Side Dish! The Fiesta Sauce gives it just the right amount of cheezy flavor without the dairy. You can also add an 8 oz can of tomato sauce (no need to change other measurements, just cook it a bit longer) for a slightly more savory flavor.
This recipe made me fall in love with nutritional yeast all over again. You can easily alter it to suit your preferences.
Fiesta Pasta
Pasta with a Mexican flare! Fiesta Pasta is Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-Free and Nut-Free
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast
- 2 Tbsp Brown Rice Flour or Corn Starch
- 1 tsp salt (optional)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened plant-milk
- 1 package (16 oz) Gluten-Free Pasta (any shape)
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup organic corn (I use frozen)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Dump all of the dry ingredients for the sauce into a medium sauce pan on medium heat. Pour in 1/2 cup plant-milk and stir with a whisk.
- In a separate pot bring water to boil to cook pasta. Follow the package directions.
- Alternate between whisking the sauce and scraping the bottom with a silicone spatula. As the sauce thickens add another 1/2 cup of plant milk until the full 1 1/2 cups is used.
- Pour beans and corn into the pasta in its last few minutes of cooking time.
- Drain pasta (and corn and beans), pour Fiesta Sauce on top of pasta and mix well.
- Dump tomatoes on top and mix one more time.
Notes
You can also add an 8 oz can of tomato sauce (no need to change other measurements, just cook it a bit longer) for a slightly more savory flavor.
I LOVE this Recipe!! SO Simple and one of my favorites!! It is SO Tasty!!! Thank You for sharing!!!
I’m so glad you love it Jody! I need to make it again. My problem is I have a hard time stopping because it is so good. 🙂
I really enjoyed this. It is super quick and easy to make. Next time I make it (that will be very soon) I’m going to try it with fresh onion and garlic. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Marie, I’m thrilled that you loved it! The more fresh veggies the better in my opinion! 😉
Thank you so much Holly, for sharing the Fiesta Pasta recipe. Hubby and I both love it. I added 1 ounce of diced jalapenos since my freezer is full of them. This dish will be perfect for visitors that don’t share our plant-based lifestyle, and yet all that is served in our home.
Thank you Carol! You are too kind!
I’m thrilled that you enjoy the Fiesta Pasta! Jalapeños are a great addition!
I think its really creative recipe.. It looks mouthwatering as it is colourful and includes tasty ingridients.. thankyou for sharing!
Thanks for this quick plant-based meal! I’ve shared this with my FB group ‘Super Quick Plant-Based Recipes’ – I think they will love it AND your site!
New to plant based eating…would this be 4 servings?
Looking forward to cooking several of your recipes!
Yes, it will feel 4 people, probably with a little leftovers.