Description
Creamy, savory, and entirely dairy-free. This sun-dried tomato vegan pasta blends soaked cashews, herbs, and tomatoes into a silky sauce that coats tender pasta in under 30 minutes—weeknight-friendly and crowd-pleasing.
Ingredients
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For the Sauce:
- 1 1/2 cups raw cashews, soaked in hot water 15 minutes, drained
- 1 1/2 cups filtered water
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (soak if dry-packed; drain well)
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
For the Pasta:
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or gluten-free)
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Soak Cashews: Cover cashews with boiling water and soak 15 minutes; drain.
- Soften Tomatoes: If dry-packed, soak sun-dried tomatoes in hot water 10–15 minutes; drain well.
- Cook Pasta: Boil in salted water until al dente; drain.
- Blend Sauce: In a high-speed blender, combine soaked cashews, water, sun-dried tomatoes, nutritional yeast, salt, garlic powder, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Blend until ultra-smooth and creamy.
- Combine: Return pasta to pot, pour in sauce, and stir over low heat until warmed through and evenly coated.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy hot.
Notes
- Ultra-smooth tip: Use a high-speed blender and soak cashews fully to avoid grit.
- Adjust to taste: Balance salt and acidity depending on your sun-dried tomatoes.
- Add-ins: Stir in sautéed mushrooms, spinach, or chickpeas for extra nutrients and protein.
- Reheat: Warm gently with a splash of water or plant milk to loosen the sauce.
- Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days; not recommended for freezing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: creamy vegan pasta, sun-dried tomato pasta, dairy-free pasta, cashew cream pasta, healthy vegetarian dinner