Description
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with this Pink Creamy Vegan Pasta. This vibrant dish features a luscious sauce made from cashews and tomato, perfectly balanced with fresh spinach and aromatic garlic. It’s not only visually stunning but also rich in flavor, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. With its creamy texture and customizable ingredients, this vegan pasta is sure to impress both friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice (whole wheat or gluten-free)
- 1 cup raw cashews (soaked in warm water for at least 30 minutes)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
Instructions
- Drain the soaked cashews and blend them with 1 cup of fresh water until smooth.
- In a pan over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add tomato sauce and fresh spinach to the pan; stir until spinach wilts.
- Mix in the cashew cream and nutritional yeast, stirring well to combine.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and toss with the sauce mixture.
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg