Pasta with Vegan Bechamel Sauce

Ingredients

• FOR THE BECHAMEL:
  • 2 Tbsps olive oil
  • 2 Tbsps all purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ cup soy milk
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • ¼ pepper, freshly ground
• 2 cups cooked pasta (like spaghetti)
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• ¼ cup black olives, sliced
• ¼ cup grape tomatoes, sliced
• 1/8 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil for about 10 seconds.
2. Add the all purpose flour and whisk vigorously until it forms a roux and continue cooking for about 1-2 minutes.
3. Take off the flame, add a little soy milk and stir to get a smooth paste. Then add the rest of the milk and whisk until smooth. Return to heat for about 3-5 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon until the sauce thickens. Add nutmeg, salt and pepper.
4. Saute the broccoli, in a little oil until it cooks for about 3 minutes and add olives, tomatoes, salt and black pepper.
5. Add the cooked pasta and sauce and mix well.