Garlic Butter Angel Hair Pasta with Sweet Peas
Tender angel hair pasta coated in savory vegan garlic butter and fortified with sweet green peas and nutritional yeast. A quick, comforting meal packed with plant protein and fiber.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Alicia + Lila
Alicia created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Large pot · Whisk
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Instructions
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Bring a large pot of water to…
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
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Add the angel hair pasta to the…
Add the angel hair pasta to the boiling water and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until al dente, adding the sweet peas during the final minute of cooking.
Look for: al dente, adding the sweet peas during the final minute of cooking
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Scoop out 1/4 cup (60ml) of pasta…
Scoop out 1/4 cup (60ml) of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and sweet peas thoroughly.
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Place the pot back over low heat…
Place the pot back over low heat and add the vegan butter, garlic powder, and nutritional yeast.
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Whisk the melted butter mixture gently
Whisk the melted butter mixture gently, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of reserved warm pasta water until a creamy sauce forms.
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Return the drained pasta and peas to…
Return the drained pasta and peas to the pot and toss gently for 1 minute until completely coated in the sauce.
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Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy…
Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately while hot.
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