Description
Vegan Pasta with Veggies and Basil Cashew Cream is a delicious and healthy meal packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz of whole wheat pasta (or any pasta of your choice)
- 1 cup of raw cashews (soaked for at least 2 hours)
- 1 cup of water (for blending)
- 1 cup of fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup of spinach, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Cashew Cream: In a blender, combine the soaked cashews, water, basil leaves, garlic, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the bell pepper and zucchini, sautéing for about 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add Spinach and Tomatoes: Stir in the chopped spinach and halved cherry tomatoes. Sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the tomatoes soften.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Pour the basil cashew cream over the pasta and toss to combine. Ensure everything is well-coated.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes on low heat until everything is heated through.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnishing with extra basil or nutritional yeast if desired.
Notes
- Soak cashews for at least 2 hours for best results.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- Feel free to add other vegetables of your choice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Vegan Pasta, Veggies, Basil Cashew Cream, Healthy Recipe