Name: Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb pasta of choice; 1 cup pasta water; 3 tablespoons vegan butter; 1 white onion; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tsp dried oregano; 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes; 1 cup fresh spinach; salt and pepper; 0.5 cup raw cashews; 1 cup boiling water

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Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

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Creamy Cashew Sauce

Soak cashews with boiling water for at least 30 mins.

In a food processor or blender, blend the cashews with half the water that the cashews were soaking in. Blend for about 2 minutes or until it looks like a paste.

Add the rest of the water 1/4 cup at a time, and salt and blend till you get a silky consistency and set aside.

Pasta

Cook pasta al dente according to the instructions on the package with salted water.

While the pasta water is boiling, melt 2 TBSP of butter in a large skillet on medium-high heat.

Add onions and occasionally stir for about 10 minutes until the onions are browning.

Add garlic and stir for 1 minute.

Stir in the tomatoes and pour in the cashew sauce and pasta water.

Add salt, pepper, and dried oregano, then bring to a quick boil.

Turn off the stove, immediately add the pasta straight from the pot, toss in the remaining 1 TBSP of butter and add the chopped spinach. Stir till all the sauce covers the pasta.

Optional: Garnish with basil and pine nuts!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Soak Cashews Strategically 💧
Soak raw cashews in boiling water for 15-20 minutes before blending to ensure a ultra-silky, smooth cream sauce without any grittiness or lumps.
Toast Garlic in Butter First 🧈
Bloom minced garlic in vegan butter for 1-2 minutes before adding other ingredients to develop deep, mellow flavors that won't taste raw or overpowering.
Reserve Pasta Water for Silkiness 🍝
Always save 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking water and use it to thin your cashew cream to the perfect consistency while helping the sauce cling beautifully to each noodle.
Chop Sun-Dried Tomatoes Finely 🍅
Cut sun-dried tomatoes into small pieces and steep them in warm pasta water for 5 minutes before adding to release their concentrated umami flavor throughout the sauce.
Finish with Fresh Spinach Off Heat 🌿
Stir in fresh spinach after removing from heat so it wilts gently in the residual warmth, preserving its vibrant color and nutritional value without overcooking.