Directions

1. Boil a pot of water and cook pasta of choice according to instructions
   

2. In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine all sauce ingredients (soaked cashews, water, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, basil leaves, salt & pepper)
   

3. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes or until smooth & creamy
   

4. Toss sauce with pasta while still warm & sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
   

5. Enjoy!