Creamy Basil Pasta Sauce

Name: Creamy Basil Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1 package pasta of choice; 1 cup raw cashews, soaked (either overnight or quick-boil method); 3/4 cup water; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tbsp nutritional yeast; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped; Salt &amp; pepper, to taste; Crushed red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)

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Servings

Prep Time

25 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

Two items that always keep a smile on Pat's face creamy + basil. Top it on your favorite pasta and you will be in tastebud heaven (plus it's vegan!) Pat hopes you give this recipe a whirl next time you are craving something creamy!

Author:

Nicole Brancaccio

Ingredients

1 package pasta of choice
1 cup raw cashews, soaked (either overnight or quick-boil method)
3/4 cup water
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Salt & pepper, to taste
Crushed red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)

Directions

Boil a pot of water and cook pasta of choice according to instructions
In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine all sauce ingredients (soaked cashews, water, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, basil leaves, salt & pepper)
Blend on high for 1-2 minutes or until smooth & creamy
Toss sauce with pasta while still warm & sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Enjoy!

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1 comment

Yum, have to try your recipe. I make one similar and add a few spoonfuls of the TJ’s kale pesto and lemon juice to taste.

Thea on April 04, 2022

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Creamy Basil Pasta Sauce