Name: Creamy Cashew Fettuccine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces fettuccine (or pasta of choice); 1 cup raw unsalted cashews; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 medium lemons (~1/4 cup lemon juice); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast; 6 ounces sun-dried tomatoes (sliced into thin strips); 15 ounce can great northern beans (drained and rinsed); 1 cup frozen peas (thawed); 2 tablespoons capers (adjust to taste); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; red pepper flakes (to taste)

Description

A delicious creamy pasta dish made with cashew cream and vibrant ingredients.

Ingredients

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8 ounces fettuccine (or pasta of choice)
1 cup raw unsalted cashews
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 medium lemons (~1/4 cup lemon juice)
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
6 ounces sun-dried tomatoes (sliced into thin strips)
15 ounce can great northern beans (drained and rinsed)
1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
2 tablespoons capers (adjust to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
red pepper flakes (to taste)

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Instructions

Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Reserve at least 1 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
Soak raw unsalted cashews overnight or soak them in almost boiling water for at least 15 minutes. Reserve soaking liquid.
Make the cashew cream sauce by adding soaked cashews, olive oil, the juice from one lemon, salt, and 1/2 cup reserved soaking liquid to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding extra liquid as needed to thin to a pourable consistency.
In a large bowl, toss the cashew cream with the cooked fettuccine and nutritional yeast. Add 1/2 cup pasta water back to the blender. Blend to remove any stuck-on cashew cream from the sides of the blender. Add to the cooked pasta.
To the pasta add sun-dried tomatoes, beans, peas, capers, the juice of one lemon, zest of one lemon (about 1 tablespoon), black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. Toss to combine.
Taste for seasonings. Enjoy immediately for a warm dish or cover and chill in the fridge for 2 hours for a cold dish.

Notes

Soaking the cashews enhances the creaminess of the sauce.
Adjust the amount of capers and red pepper flakes based on your taste preference.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Pasta
Method: Blending, Boiling
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 400
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 56g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 0mg