Creamy Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
A delightful vegan twist on a classic pasta dish, featuring a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce that brings warmth and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Blending and Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegan Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Vegan parmesan for garnish (optional)
- Red pepper flakes for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Blend the soaked cashews, sun-dried tomatoes, vegetable broth, garlic, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Heat the creamy sauce in a large skillet over medium heat with the cooked pasta, stirring well.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil, vegan parmesan, and red pepper flakes.
Notes
Soaking the cashews is crucial for achieving a silky smooth texture. Adjust the garlic and nutritional yeast to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg