Ingredients
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- 12 oz. of your favorite pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup of raw cashews (soaked in water for 4 hours)
- 1/2 cup of sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained)
- 1 clove of garlic (minced)
- 1 cup of vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup of nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Soak the cashews in water for at least 4 hours to achieve a creamy texture.
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a blender, combine the soaked cashews, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add the creamy sauce to a large skillet over medium heat and stir continuously for about 2-3 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and mix well to ensure each piece is coated in the sauce.
- Serve in bowls, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Soaking cashews long enough is key to creaminess. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Blending and Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg