Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Vegan Pasta Primavera with Creamy Garlic Cashew Sauce! This delightful dish combines fresh, colorful vegetables with a rich, creamy sauce made from cashews. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, it offers a nutritious plant-based option that doesn’t skimp on taste. Whether entertaining friends or seeking an easy weeknight meal, this recipe shines with its satisfying textures and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces penne pasta (or any preferred type)
- ¾ cup raw cashews
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 2 cups small broccoli florets
- 1 large carrot
- 1 medium zucchini
- Cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Soak cashews in warm water for at least 2 hours (or quick soak by boiling for 30 minutes).
- Blend soaked cashews, water, lemon juice, garlic, salt, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
- Sauté sliced onion, carrot, bell pepper, and broccoli in olive oil until tender. Add zucchini and cherry tomatoes; cook briefly.
- Combine cooked pasta and creamy sauce with sautéed vegetables; stir well and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg