Description
Indulge in a bowl of Pink Creamy Vegan Pasta, where luscious cashew cream meets ripe tomatoes for a dreamy plant-based delight. This vibrant dish not only captivates the eyes but also bursts with flavor, making it perfect for cozy dinners or impressive gatherings. Easy to prepare and customizable, this recipe is sure to win over even the most skeptical diners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (whole grain or gluten-free)
- 1 cup cashews (soaked for 2–4 hours)
- 2 large fresh tomatoes (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Blend soaked cashews, tomatoes, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a pan, sauté spinach in olive oil until wilted.
- Combine drained pasta with spinach and cashew sauce; mix well.
- Adjust creaminess with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Serve with additional nutritional yeast or fresh herbs as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg