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Creamy Vegan Spinach Garlic Pasta with Cashews and Parsley

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A delicious plant-based pasta dish featuring a creamy cashew and spinach sauce, topped with fresh parsley for a burst of flavor.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 oz whole grain pasta
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup raw cashews (soaked)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • for garnish Fresh parsley

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta until al dente, then drain.
  • Soak cashews in hot water for 15 minutes.
  • Sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Blend soaked cashews with spinach, garlic, nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, and water until smooth.
  • Mix sauce with cooked pasta over low heat until well coated, then serve garnished with parsley.

Notes

For a creamier sauce, add a splash of plant-based milk during blending.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: vegan
Keyword: Pasta