Creamy Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
A delicious and creamy pasta dish that combines sun-dried tomatoes and cashews, perfect for a quick and comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- Any pasta of your choice
- 1 cup raw cashews (soaked for at least 4 hours)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Vegan parmesan for garnish (optional)
- Red pepper flakes for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your cashews by soaking them in warm water for about 4 hours.
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente.
- Sauté the garlic in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes for 1-2 minutes.
- Blend the soaked cashews, sautéed garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine the drained pasta with the creamy sauce in the skillet over low heat.
- Plate it up and garnish with fresh basil, vegan parmesan, and red pepper flakes.
Notes
This pasta is versatile; feel free to add sautéed vegetables or proteins like chickpeas for an extra boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, creamy sauce, quick dinner, plant-based meal
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