Creamy Vegan Cashew Tomato Pasta

Name: Creamy Vegan Cashew Tomato Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup raw cashews; ½ cup water; ¾ teaspoon salt; 16 ounces rigatoni; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 yellow onion; 4 garlic cloves; ¼ cup tomato paste; 1 15 ounce canned diced tomatoes; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
473 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mediterranean

Creamy Vegan Cashew Tomato Pasta

Xia Schmidt

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This Creamy Vegan Tomato Pasta is made with a cashew cream sauce. It's the secret ingredient that adds a creamy texture and lighter color!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup raw cashews
½ cup water
¾ teaspoon salt divided
16 ounces rigatoni
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion finely chopped
4 garlic cloves minced
¼ cup tomato paste
1 15 ounce canned diced tomatoes
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

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Instructions

Place the cashews in a small bowl and cover with boiling water. Let soak until cashews are tender, 60 minutes.
Drain cashews and transfer to a blender with ½ cup fresh water and ¼ teaspoon salt. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 2-3 minutes less than the time indicated on the package. Reserve 1 ½ cups pasta cooking water.
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook until softened, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, until darkened in color, about 2 minutes. Then add diced tomatoes, red pepper flakes, remaining ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ cup reserved pasta water. Bring sauce to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened and darker in color, about 10 minutes.
While sauce is simmering, transfer pasta, cashew cream and remaining 1 cup of the pasta cooking water to the sauce and toss until the sauce coats the pasta well. Top with basil, and serve immediately.

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Notes

Make Ahead: Both the tomato sauce and the cashew cream can easily be made ahead of time, so feel free to prep them in advance. When you’re ready to eat, just heat up the sauce in a pan with the cashew cream, make the pasta, and toss it all together!
Both the tomato sauce and the cashew cream can easily be made ahead of time, so feel free to prep them in advance. When you’re ready to eat, just heat up the sauce in a pan with the cashew cream, make the pasta, and toss it all together!
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. It will last about 4-5 days in the fridge.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 473kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 70g (23%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Sodium 496mg (21%) Potassium 600mg (17%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 280IU (6%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 473 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	473kcal	24%
Carbohydrates	70g	23%
Protein	15g	30%
Fat	15g	23%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	9g	45%
Sodium	496mg	21%
Potassium	600mg	13%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	280IU	6%
Vitamin C	12mg	13%
Calcium	60mg	6%
Iron	4mg	22%