Creamy Vegan Sun Dried Tomato Pasta (20 minutes!)
Creamy vegan sun-dried tomato pasta in 20 minutes! A rich cashew-tomato sauce with garlic and basil makes a flavorful, satisfying Italian main dish.
Servings 4 serves
Calories 774kcal
Equipment
- High speed blender
Ingredients
- ½ cup raw cashews soaked in boiling water 10 min, drained; approx. 57 g
- 7 oz sun-dried tomatoes jar, packed in oil, drained & chopped; approx. 200 g
- 2 tbsp oil reserved from sun-dried tomatoes or use olive oil; approx. 30 ml
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves roughly chopped; approx. 5 g
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour approx. 16 g
- 1 cup unsweetened soy milk approx. 240 ml
- ¾ cup vegetable broth approx. 180 ml
- 2 tbsp tomato paste approx. 34 g
- ¼ tsp salt to taste
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper to taste
- 1 lb pasta of choice; cook per package
To serve
- cashew parmesan optional
- fresh basil leaves roughly chopped
Instructions
- Place cashews in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- While the cashews are simmering, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, mince the garlic, chop the basil, and drain/chop the sun-dried tomatoes.
- In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the reserved tomato oil (or olive oil) over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add most of the chopped basil (save a little for garnish) and the sun-dried tomatoes. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Whisk in the soy milk, vegetable broth, and tomato paste. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
- Transfer the sauce and the soaked cashews to a high-speed blender. Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Toss the sauce with the cooked pasta until evenly coated. Divide among bowls and top with optional cashew parmesan and remaining basil.
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Nutrition
Calories: 774kcal | Carbohydrates: 118g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 412mg | Potassium: 1346mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1117IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 5mg