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Quick One-Pot Spinach Pasta

Name: Quick One-Pot Spinach Pasta
Prep time: 2 s
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Weight loss,Vegetarian
Ingredients: Vegetables; Beans and pulses; 15 ml (1 tbsp) margarine (or vegetable oil)15 ml (1 tbsp) chopped garlic (or 3 cloves finely chopped)340 g (3/4 lb or 4 cups) pasta of your choice (see note)500 ml (2 cups) unsweetened fortified soy beverage500 ml (2 cups) no added salt vegetable broth 1 L (4 cups) packed spinach; chopped500 mL (2 cups) frozen shelled edamame or frozen green peas30 ml (2 tbsp) nutritional yeast (Red Star type; see note)Salt and pepper to tasteBasil leaves; if desiredParmesan shavings; if desiredNote: You can choose any short pasta or long pasta cut in half. Try whole wheat; spelt or legume-based pasta for extra fibre and protein.Unlike the traditional yeast used to make bread or pizza dough rise; food yeast is inactive. It is frequently used in vegan cooking for its high vitamin B12 content. As a bonus; its light hazelnut and cheese taste enhances the flavors of vegan and even non-vegan meals!