lemoncashewpasta

🥘 Ingredients

• cashews 80g
• water
• onion 1 medium
• garlic 4 cloves
• parsley stems 1 handful
• lemon zest 1 tsp
• lemon juice of 2 lemons
• veg stock cube 1
• nutritional yeast 4 tbsp
• parsley or basil 1 handful
• pasta 300g
• water 0.5 cup
• salt 1 tsp
• pepper 1 tsp

1. 1

   Soak the cashews in hot water for at least 10 minutes .
2. 2

   In a pan , sauté the onion until translucent, then add the garlic , parsley stems , and lemon zest and cook for a few more minutes.
3. 3

   Deglaze the pan with a splash of lemon juice to release all the flavors.
4. 4

   Blend the soaked cashews, veg stock cube , nutritional yeast , and lemon juice in a blender or food processor to make the sauce.
5. 5

   Pour the sauce back into the pan and add some parsley or basil .
6. 6

   Cook the pasta according to the packaging instructions until al dente, then save some pasta water .
7. 7

   Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, mix well, and add pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
8. 8

   Season with salt and pepper .