Creamy Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
A hearty pasta dish with a creamy, rich sauce made from sun-dried tomatoes and cashews, perfect for vegans and non-vegans alike.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Blending, Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- Pasta of choice (like spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 1 cup cashews
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil or dried)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Vegan parmesan for garnish (optional)
- Red pepper flakes for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Soak the cashews in water for at least 2 hours to soften. Once soaked, drain and rinse the cashews thoroughly.
- Blend the soaked cashews, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, nutritional yeast, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, salting the water well.
- Combine the drained pasta with the cream sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil, vegan parmesan, and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
For a nut-free version, substitute cashews with silken tofu. Customize by adding sautéed vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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