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GF Low-Histamine Vegan Italian Basil Noodles

By Bohemian Vegan Kitchen · Published: Jan 24, 2018 · Updated: Apr 14, 2022 26 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

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Italian has always been one of my favorite vegan fallback cuisines, whether it be a quick weeknight meal at home or an easy selection at a local restaurant. It’s not hard to get wrapped up in the romantic aspects of it either, since I’m pretty sure we all imagine dinner for two feasting over large portions of noodles by candlelight and the Italian opera (or Dean Martin).

Or maybe it’s just me and my dreams of a date night alone with my husband and no children. It happens.

However, what if you are histamine intolerant or are trying to do a temporary low-histamine diet as a vegan? Suddenly the beloved Italian dinner can become non-existent, since tomatoes are considered a high histamine food, leaving marinara off the table.

Nope, can’t do eggplant either, since that is also high in histamine. And when we can’t rely on nutritional yeast or dairy-free market cheeses…well, what is there left to do?

Do you know what happened to the vegan who realized his favorite food was off limits?

He was alfredo. *yuk yuk*

In all seriousness though, I’m here to tell you that YES, it’s still possible to achieve that romanticized fantasy (or perhaps just a comfortable night in), and it doesn’t have to take you much time either! In just 15 minutes you can have yourself the perfect Italian dinner that is not only gluten-free and vegan, but sits well with your system so you don’t feel heavy (or have reactions!) afterwards.

I love this meal because it’s:

  • 100% meat-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, + low-histamine.
  • Quick + easy, taking you only 15 minutes from start to finish.
  • Customizable for a variety of diets- add veggies of your choice or tweak the sauce to suit your tastes (see below for details).

Allergy-Info & Substitutions

  • This recipe is 100% vegan, meaning it is meat-free, dairy-free, and egg-free. It is also naturally nut-free, gluten-free, and low-histamine.
  • If you’re sensitive to full-fat/canned coconut milk, you may switch it out for a dairy-free milk of choice, however you may need to thicken it with cornstarch or arrowroot powder.
  • Don’t like gluten-free noodles? If you are not gluten-intolerant, switch them out for regular spaghetti noodles OR replace them with zoodles (zucchini spiralized into noodles using a simple spiralizer, found by clicking here).
  • Add low-histamine baked veggies on the side, such as yellow or butternut squash, zucchini, or sweet potato.

Extra notes for vegans NOT following a low-histamine diet:

  • If you want more of a “cheesy” taste, try adding some nutritional yeast flakes to amp up the flavor.
  • Get your sauce “drunk” by adding your favorite cooking wine (or regular wine of your choice).
  • Add baked veggies of your choice or top with sliced green olives.

Trust me when I say that I was very happy with the results of this meal! I have been mulling over an easy Italian solution for the past month, and this one was so good my children and I devoured it in one sitting. #winning

I hope you all enjoy this easy weeknight dinner, and if you make the recipe, please let me know your experience by leaving a comment below! Because you know what they say..

“That’s Amore!”

Enjoy this easy vegan Italian weeknight dinner that is free of tomatoes + can be ready in JUST 15 MINUTES! Perfect for vegans with allergies or histamine intolerance.

GF Low-Histamine Vegan Italian Basil Noodles

Randi Tisdall
4.35 from 60 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
 

  • 12 oz gluten-free spaghetti noodles I use Ronzoni brand!
  • 15 oz full-fat coconut milk
  • ¼ C fresh basil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 shallot diced small
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Himalayan pink salt and black pepper for seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Cook gluten-free pasta according to package directions (Ronzoni pasta will cook in exactly 9 minutes).
  • Meanwhile, blend coconut milk and basil in a blender (I use a single serving cup on my Ninja). Set aside.
  • In a large skillet, saute garlic and shallot in olive oil until soft, about 2 minutes. Add coconut milk/basil mixture, stirring until heated through, about 2-3 minutes. Season with pink salt and black pepper.
  • Once noodles are finished cooking, drain pasta and add to sauce, tossing to coat. Comfortably serves 4.

Notes

See notes in blog text (above) for more regarding customization of this dish!
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Enjoy this easy vegan Italian weeknight dinner that is free of tomatoes + can be ready in JUST 15 MINUTES! Perfect for vegans with allergies or histamine intolerance. #lowhistaminevegan #veganlowhistaminerecipes #veganitalian #lowhistamineveganglutenfree #glutenfreevegan #bohemianvegankitchen

Thank you for taking the time to invest in your health and happiness!

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  1. Veronica

    June 20, 2023 at 3:40 pm

    I upped the amount of basil, I just poured in a ton until it came out green! It was a lovely balance with the amount of coconut it called for. I added salt and pepper to taste and was very happy with how this came out.
    I’m trying a low histamine diet for the week and was struggling to find something to help with my breakout of hives. I mostly eat homemade Vietnamese food which contains a lot of high histamine ingredients. I’ll definitely be making this as part of my regular meals, it was so good! Also loved how simple it was to make as I usually have all these ingredients in my pantry.
    Thanks so much for sharing this!!!5 stars

    Reply
  2. Cara

    June 13, 2023 at 10:00 pm

    So delicious! I had to leave out garlic and shallots because I am eating low FODMAP, and I added sauteed shrimp. It was delicious and I couldn’t stop eating it. I was surprised how creamy and mild the coconut milk was- the flavor was outstanding and I will definitely be making this dish often. Eating low FODMAP and low histamine has many challenges. Thank you for making this meal a breeze!5 stars

    Reply
  3. Stephanie

    February 25, 2023 at 8:52 pm

    I just made this and it was soo delicious! I added chicken to it as well and subbed zucchini noodles. I had to put most of the sauce aside for tomorrow as I dropped most of my zucchini noodles . Tomorrow I will make pasta to use with the rest of the sauce. Thank you for a great recipe as I was struggling with chicken and rice everyday. Also vegan so I appreciated having a sauce on my food!

    Reply
  4. Bea

    March 21, 2021 at 4:23 am

    Hi Randi, this looks great, I do have one question: are olives not fermented and wouldn’t that make them high in histamines?
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Randi Tisdall

      March 30, 2021 at 8:57 am

      Hi Bea, good question! Extra virgin olive oil is not fermented, and as far as I know, is considered a yes food for LH diets. Here is an article explaining the process of making olive oil, and I hope this helps: How is Olive Oil Made?

      Reply
  5. Corina Garcia

    August 10, 2020 at 5:47 pm

    So is there a different pasta with no spinach? The one you name has spinach which is high histamine ?

    Reply
    • Randi Tisdall

      August 11, 2020 at 9:35 am

      Hi Corina! The pasta I mentioned is Ronzoni’s gluten-free spaghetti pasta, which does not contain spinach. You can check it out here (affiliate): Ronzoni Gluten Free Thin Spaghetti 12 oz
      Hope this helps!

      Reply
  6. Faith

    August 22, 2018 at 7:31 pm

    I just made this with spiralized zuchini and yellow squash, and it was so delicious! My baby has eczema and since I’m breastfeeding her I need to eat low histamine, which is very hard to do when I already eat vegan and am accustomed to eating tomatoes and avocados every day! Thank you so much for a perfect meal! I’ll be making it a lot these next few weeks.

    Reply
    • Randi Tisdall

      August 23, 2018 at 11:40 am

      Oh I’m so glad you enjoyed it Faith!! That’s so wonderful you are breastfeeding your baby while making sure you are getting the right nutrients for you both. Beautiful!

      Reply
  7. kimmythevegan

    February 12, 2018 at 12:30 pm

    Sounds dee-licious! I love a good date night =) Simple, yet awesome and perfect for a grown up (or kiddo friendly!) meal.
    Can’t wait to try this out.

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    • Randi Tisdall

      February 15, 2018 at 2:01 pm

      Thank you Kimmy!!! So glad to hear from you- it’s been too long!! Hope you have been doing well, sending hugs:)

      Reply
  8. Tania | Fit Foodie Nutter

    January 29, 2018 at 9:19 am

    Such a great easy recipe there Randi! I love quick meals that can be prepared in little time (I always seem to be in a rush!)and this one is a definite winner! Thank you for sharing x

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    • Randi Tisdall

      January 29, 2018 at 2:19 pm

      Thanks Tania! I hope you get to try it!

      Reply
  9. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

    January 29, 2018 at 6:27 am

    That sounds like a wonderful weeknight dinner idea!

    Reply
    • Randi Tisdall

      January 29, 2018 at 2:19 pm

      Thank you Rebecca!

      Reply
  10. Nicole | What She Ate

    January 26, 2018 at 11:49 pm

    15 minute meals are my kinda meals! I had some issues a few years ago and had to go low histamine and it was not fun. Definitely worth it in the long run, but was a struggle a lot of days. Sending all the positive vibes your way to get through it and return to normal. <3 Happy weekend!

    Reply
    • Randi Tisdall

      January 29, 2018 at 2:20 pm

      Thanks Nicole! Happy to hear you did low-histamine for a while and came out on the other side lol- definitely nice to hear about others experience!

      Reply
  11. anna

    January 26, 2018 at 8:35 am

    Love this pasta dish Randi! So simple, but oh, so delicious. Basil must be giving it such a lovely, fresh flavour! And I’m lucky enough not to have any food intolerance’s, but it must be hard to avoid some of these foods!

    Reply
    • Randi Tisdall

      January 26, 2018 at 4:51 pm

      Thanks Anna!! Yes, it can be hard to avoid certain foods, but I’ve learned to work around them for sure!

      Reply
  12. Mary Ellen | VNutrition

    January 25, 2018 at 9:20 am

    You made me hungry for a big bowl of pasta at 9am!
    I’ve been working with some patients that have to do low histamine as well and it can be hard for them. I love that you’re making tasty food that everyone can enjoy!

    Reply
    • Randi Tisdall

      January 26, 2018 at 4:50 pm

      Thanks Mary Ellen! Yes, it seems to be a common issue that needs to be addressed in food world lol. Your patients are lucky they have someone like you to work with them though! Sending hugs:)

      Reply
  13. Mari

    January 25, 2018 at 3:59 am

    All the best stuff in one plate: pasta, coconut, basil and garlic 🙂 thank you for this great recipe, it’s on my to do list!

    Reply
    • Randi Tisdall

      January 26, 2018 at 4:48 pm

      Thank you Mari!

      Reply
  14. Linda from Veganosity

    January 24, 2018 at 4:21 pm

    I would cry if I couldn’t eat tomatoes and eggplant. Nevertheless, I love a creamy pasta sauce and this looks so good!

    Reply
    • Randi Tisdall

      January 26, 2018 at 4:48 pm

      Lol, yes, it’s definitely a challenge when you can’t have tomatoes and eggplant. But creamy noodles certainly help! Thanks so much for stopping by Linda:)

      Reply

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