Vegan Blush Alfredo Pasta
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 7 oz. extra firm tofu
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 3 garlic cloves
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cups pasta water
- Salt to taste
Additional
- 16 oz pasta of choice
- A few handfuls of baby spinach
- Fresh basil
Preparation
Prepare pasta according to package directions. Reserve 2 cups of pasta water before draining.
Add all ingredients for the sauce to your blender, and mix until smooth. Start with 1 cup of pasta water, and add more as needed.
Sauté spinach until wilted using a splash of the pasta water.
Toss it with the hot pasta and blush Alfredo sauce, and top everything with some fresh basil. Enjoy!
Tips
Soak cashews in hot water for 15 minutes for easier blending. You can omit this step if you have a high-power blender.
This recipe makes 4 servings.
