Description
A rich and velvety dairy-free pasta dish made with fire-roasted tomatoes, garlic, and a creamy cashew-based sauce. Comforting, plant-based, and quick to prepare, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners or impressive plant-based meals.
Ingredients
8 oz pasta (gluten-free or regular)
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 (15 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1/2 cup raw cashews (soaked in hot water for 15 minutes)
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Salt to taste
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic and red pepper flakes for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the fire-roasted diced tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes to deepen the flavor.
- Meanwhile, blend the soaked cashews with water, nutritional yeast, onion powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the cashew cream into the skillet with the tomatoes. Stir well and let simmer on low heat for 5–7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until the noodles are evenly coated in the sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra veggies and nutrients.
Replace red pepper flakes with smoked paprika for a smoky flavor.
Sunflower seeds or silken tofu can replace cashews for a nut-free version.
Use lentil or chickpea pasta for extra protein.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add a splash of water or plant milk when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
