Creamy Herbed Cashew Sauce with Pasta

Soak 1 cup raw cashews in boiling water for about 15 minutes

Drain and blend with 1 cup vegetable broth until smooth

Cook 12oz pasta as per packet directions

Drain and reserve 1 cup cooking liquid

Sauté 3 shallots (finely chopped) in a little olive oil or veggie broth until translucent

Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 3/4 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme leaves) and sauté another minute

Add 1/3 cup vegetable broth and stir to incorporate

Mix in cashew cream (and salt/pepper to taste)

Bring to a boil before reducing heat and simmer until thickens

Mix in cooked pasta and reserved pasta cooking liquid. Heat until warmed through