Creamy Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
A rich and delightful vegan dish featuring creamy cashew sauce and sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Blending and Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g pasta (your choice)
- 1 cup raw cashews (soaked for at least 2 hours)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained)
- 1 garlic clove
- 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
- Boil water and cook your choice of pasta according to the package instructions.
- Soak raw cashews for at least two hours to ensure a creamy sauce.
- Blend soaked cashews with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and vegetable broth until smooth.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the creamy sauce in a skillet.
- Stir well to ensure every piece of pasta is coated.
Notes
Soaking the cashews longer will enhance the creaminess of the sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/creamy-vegan-sun-dried-pasta/