Creamy Nutritional Yeast Spaghetti

Ingredients

• 350 g spaghetti
• 60 g nutritional yeast
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp chilli flakes
• 2½ dl vegetable stock
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• salt to taste
• black pepper to taste

Method

1. 1.

   Cook the spaghetti al dente — Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti until al dente, according to package instructions.

2. 2.

   Sauté the garlic — While the pasta cooks, warm the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.

3. 3.

   Simmer the stock and spices — Add the oregano and chilli flakes to the pan and stir for 30 seconds, then pour in the vegetable stock and bring to a gentle simmer.

4. 4.

   Form a silky sauce — Whisk the nutritional yeast into the simmering stock until it forms a smooth, glossy sauce, seasoning with salt and black pepper.

5. 5.

   Toss pasta into the sauce — Drain the spaghetti, reserving a cup of pasta water, then toss the pasta directly into the sauce, adding splashes of pasta water until glossy and well coated.

6. 6.

   Finish with parsley and lemon — Stir in the fresh parsley and lemon zest, taste and adjust the seasoning, then serve immediately in warm bowls.