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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Vegan Pasta

A comforting, creamy vegan pasta dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes and a luscious cashew cream sauce, perfect for quick weeknight meals or dinner parties.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Vegan
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 ounces Pasta of your choice (penne or spaghetti)
  • 1 cup raw cashews soaked in hot water
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • ½ cup vegetable broth plus more as needed for the sauce
  • 2-3 tablespoons nutritional yeast optional, for a cheesy flavor
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • 1 handful fresh basil for garnishing and flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soak the cashews in hot water for 20-30 minutes; then drain them.
  2. In a blender, combine the soaked cashews with a splash of vegetable broth, minced garlic, nutritional yeast (if using), salt, and pepper. Blend until creamy and smooth.
Cooking
  1. Cook your pasta according to the package instructions, salting the boiling water for flavor.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté sun-dried tomatoes for a few minutes until fragrant.
  3. Once the pasta is al dente, add it to the pan with the sun-dried tomatoes, then pour the cashew sauce over the pasta and toss to combine.
  4. Season with fresh basil and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
  1. Serve warm, garnished with additional basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2g

Notes

This dish can be customized with additional vegetables like spinach or zucchini. For a nut-free version, substitute cashews with silken tofu or vegan cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat gently, adding liquid if necessary to maintain creaminess.

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