Description
A cozy and easy pasta dish featuring a silky cashew cream sauce enriched with sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Pasta and Garnishes
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Vegan parmesan for garnish (optional)
- Red pepper flakes for garnish (optional)
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked (Soak for optimal creaminess)
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil (Use oil-packed for best flavor)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (Adds savory flavor)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking Pasta
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Preparing the Sauce
- In a blender, combine soaked cashews, sun-dried tomatoes, vegetable broth, garlic, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
Combining Pasta and Sauce
- In a large skillet, combine the cooked pasta and sauce.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring until heated through.
Serving
- Serve garnished with fresh basil, vegan parmesan, and red pepper flakes.
Notes
For added flavor, use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes or spice it up with smoked paprika. Adjust seasoning as needed, and remember that texture matters, so soak the cashews properly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course, Vegan
- Cuisine: Italian