It takes less than 30 minutes to prepare this quick and healthy vegetarian (or vegan) recipe for hearts of palm pasta with creamy spinach pasta sauce.
Hearts of Palm Pasta with Spinach Cream Sauce is a wonderful low-carb and gluten-free dish that is rich, flavorful, and ideal to sate your pasta cravings. It is also quick, simple, healthy, and did we mention delicious?
This dairy-heavy vegetarian recipe can easily be substituted with dairy-free Parmesan cheese, vegan cream cheese, or our cashew cream. In either case, making the pasta takes less than 30 minutes, making it perfect for a quick and wholesome weeknight dinner.
What is hearts of palm pasta?
This “pasta” variation is derived from hearts of palm. The core of palm trees is used to make hearts of palm. Their flavor profile and texture is similar to artichokes. Although they are typically used in salads, they have recently been cut and prepared to resemble pasta.
This “pasta” variation is low-carb, keto, and gluten-free. For people with allergies or restricted diets, it is a fantastic alternative. I find the texture similar to zucchini spirals.
What does hearts of palm pasta taste like?
Palm heart pasta has a taste that is very light and mild, similar to zucchini noodles. Many people compare it the taste of artichokes. Although not overpowering, the slightly savory flavor goes well with sauces made of oil, cream, or tomatoes.
Ingredient Notes
We want to give you a quick tip when you go to the grocery store to buy the pasta. Palmini noodles and hearts of palm pasta are the SAME ITEM; they are just frequently referred to by different names because the Palmini BRAND of hearts of palm pasta has come to be associated with their name. Both of these brands are incredibly delicious, but since Trader Joe’s is right around the corner from us, it’s easier for us to find their products.
Hearts of palm is a low-carb vegetable, so if you’re following a sugar-free, dairy-free, low-carb, keto, gluten-free, paleo, or Whole30 diet, you can enjoy hearts of palm linguine or other recipes.
FAQ
How do you soften hearts of palm noodles?
Naar explains that boiling hearts of palm noodles in water for five to ten minutes will easily soften them. They’re harder to overcook than super-soft zoodles.
How do you cook Palmini hearts of palm?
Palmini is available in a can and the aforementioned pouches. Drain Palmini and rinse with water. Palmini is already cooked and perfectly al dente, but you can boil the rinsed product in water for 5 to 10 minutes to give it a softer texture.
Should you rinse hearts of palm pasta?
Compared to other vegetable spiral noodles like zucchini, beets, and sweet potatoes, palm tree pasta has a texture and appearance that is much closer, but hearts of palm can have a strong odor. The quick fix is to thoroughly rinse and soak your palm in your preferred milk for 15–30 minutes.
Why do you soak Palmini noodles in milk?
After you open the can, you must drain and water-wash the Palmini. On the can, it is suggested that the pasta be soaked in almond milk for 45 minutes to remove the flavor.
