Creamy Cashew Tomato Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 lb/450 gr pasta of choice, such as brown rice pasta
- 1 cup (250ml) raw cashews
- 3/4 cup (180ml) boiling water
- 1/2 cup (125ml) canned diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- Sea salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1-2 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
- Large handful basil leaves, roughly chopped, to serve
Preparation
Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
Soak the raw cashews in the boiling water for 10-15 minutes to soften.
In a blender, combine the soaked cashews with the soaking water, canned diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chopped garlic, nutritional yeast (if using), maple syrup, onion powder, dried thyme, lemon juice (if using), sea salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth to make the sauce.
Optionally, heat the sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
Drain the pasta and toss it with the sauce. Serve topped with the chopped basil leaves.