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Vegan Cheesy Pasta

Indulge in Creamy Plant-Based Pasta Delight

4servings
25 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Vegan Cheesy Pasta

About this recipe

Discover a delectable and creamy vegan pasta dish that caters to your cheesy cravings without any animal products. This delightful recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner, offering a smooth, rich sauce packed with flavor.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz pasta of choice
  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Boil a pot of salted water and cook pasta until al dente.

  2. 2

    Blend cashews, almond milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, salt, and pepper until smooth.

  3. 3

    In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.

  4. 4

    Pour the sauce into the pan and simmer until thickened.

  5. 5

    Add cooked pasta to the sauce, stirring to coat.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately and enjoy.

Chef's tip

Ensure the cashew sauce is blended thoroughly to achieve the smoothest texture. Adjust seasoning according to taste preferences.

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