Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Vegan Pasta – Plant-Based Comfort
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Vegan Pasta features tender pasta coated in a rich cashew-based cream sauce with garlic, herbs, and vibrant sun-dried tomatoes for a satisfying plant-based meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
12 ounces pasta of choice
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
3/4 cup raw cashews, soaked
1 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 cups fresh spinach
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Cook pasta until al dente and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Blend soaked cashews with vegetable broth until smooth.
3. Sauté shallot in olive oil until soft, then add garlic.
4. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cook briefly.
5. Add cashew cream, nutritional yeast, and seasoning. Simmer 3 to 5 minutes.
6. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
7. Toss pasta with sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
8. Finish with lemon juice and garnish before serving.
Notes
Soak cashews well for smooth texture.
Add pasta water gradually to adjust consistency.
Store refrigerated up to 4 days.