Creamy Vegan Pink Pasta
A delightful and nourishing vegan dish that combines pasta with a creamy pink sauce made from cashews and cherry tomatoes, perfect for gluten-free diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Blending, Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces gluten-free pasta (your choice)
- 1 cup cashews (soaked)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Combine soaked cashews, cherry tomatoes, nutritional yeast, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Mix the cooked pasta with the creamy sauce in a large mixing bowl, tossing to coat evenly.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
For best results, soak cashews for a smoother sauce. Always check labels for hidden gluten in ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://www.glutenfreez.com/creamy-vegan-pink-pasta/