Description
A delicious creamy pasta dish made with cashews and fresh tomatoes, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz penne pasta
- 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup raw unsalted cashews
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Soak cashews in warm water for 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
- Cook penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic until golden brown (1-2 minutes).
- Add chopped tomatoes; cook until they soften (5-7 minutes).
- In a blender, combine soaked cashews, sautéed tomatoes (including juices), vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked pasta in the skillet; stir gently over low heat for 2-3 minutes until warmed through.
Notes
- This recipe can be topped with additional basil for garnish.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing, Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg