Description
Experience the warmth of creamy tomato pasta with cashew cream—an inviting dish that transforms any meal into a celebration. With every twirl of pasta, the velvety, nutty sauce envelops your taste buds in comfort. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also bursts with vibrant flavors and colors. Treat yourself and loved ones to this deliciously simple dish that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg