Description
Creamy vegan spinach garlic pasta with cashews and parsley is a delightful plant-based dish that delivers rich, nutty flavors alongside vibrant greens. This easy-to-make recipe features a silky, creamy sauce made from blended cashews and fresh spinach, creating a satisfying meal perfect for any occasion. Whether you are hosting friends or enjoying a cozy night in, this pasta will leave everyone craving seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole grain pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup raw cashews (soaked)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Soak the cashews in hot water for 15-20 minutes to soften.
- In a pan over medium heat, saut? minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Drain the soaked cashews and blend them with spinach, saut?ed garlic, nutritional yeast, salt, pepper, and a splash of water until smooth.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the creamy sauce over low heat, mixing until well-coated.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing/Blending
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg