Creamy Vegan Cashew Pasta
This creamy vegan cashew pasta is proof that plant-based cooking can be rich and indulgent in just 15 minutes. This quick recipe blends soaked cashews into a silky smooth sauce that rivals any dairy-based cream pasta.
A luxuriously creamy dairy-free cashew pasta sauce that comes together in just 15 minutes.
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Ingredients
base
sauce
aromatics
Instructions
Soak Cashews and Cook Pasta
Place cashews in a bowl, cover with boiling water, and let soak for 10 minutes while pasta cooks in salted boiling water until al dente.
Blend the Sauce
Drain cashews and blend with garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and 180ml of hot pasta water until completely smooth and creamy.
Toss and Adjust
Drain pasta and return to the pot, pour cashew sauce over and toss over low heat until evenly coated, adding more pasta water if needed.
Season and Serve
Season with salt, pepper, and extra lemon juice if desired, then serve immediately topped with fresh herbs or red pepper flakes.
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