Description
A creamy, dreamy, and completely vegan pasta dish made with cashews and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for quick meals and impressing friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g pasta of choice
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Vegan parmesan for garnish (optional)
- Red pepper flakes for garnish (if desired)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a blender, combine the cashews, sun-dried tomatoes, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- In a large pan over medium heat, combine the cooked pasta and creamy sauce. Stir until the pasta is well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil, vegan parmesan, and red pepper flakes, if desired.
Notes
Soak cashews for at least 2 hours or boil them for 10 minutes for smoother blending. Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Blending and cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, quick dinner, creamy sauce, healthy meal