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Vegan Tomato Cream Sauce with pasta

Vegan Tomato Cream Sauce (super easy recipe!)

Author Erin Dooner
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
This vegan tomato cream sauce is cashew-based, filled with garlic and basil and is made in a high-speed blender. It’s also paleo, whole30 and keto-friendly.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (130 grams) raw cashews soaked in hot water for 10 minutes
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
  • 14.5 oz (400 grams) canned tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic this is about 1-2 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 cup (12 grams) basil fresh, divided + more to top finished pasta
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper + more to top, fresh
  • 3 1/2 cups (300 grams) pasta uncooked, whatever type fits your diet or zucchini noodles (from 3 or 4 medium zucchini)

Instructions

  • Prepare the pasta according to the package and drain it.
    3 1/2 cups (300 grams) pasta
  • Rinse and drain the soaked cashews. Place them, 1/4 cup water, the can of tomatoes, garlic, just 1/4 cup of basil (ignore the quantity below - it's a technical issue I can't fix), salt and pepper to a high-speed blender like a Blendtec.
    1 cup (130 grams) raw cashews, 1/4 cup (60 ml) water, 14.5 oz (400 grams) canned tomatoes, 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, 1/2 cup (12 grams) basil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Blend at high speed until creamy. If you want it hot, use the soup function. It only takes 1-2 minutes. Add the last 1/4 cup basil and blend for just a moment so that the basil isn't totally pureed. There should be some flecks of basil still.
  • Add more salt, if desired. Add more water, if desired.
  • Add the sauce to the pasta and stir until combined. Top with fresh black pepper and some basil leaves.

Notes

  • You can use just 2 teaspoons if you don't really love garlic.
  • I've used as little as 1/4 cup (6 grams) with great results.
  • Make sure to use the right noodles for your diet! For whole30, use zoodles. For paleo, use zoodles, cassava pasta or other compliant pasta. For keto, use zoodles or keto pasta.
  • The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator. The nutritional values were calculated based on a little more than 1/2 cup per serving, but does not include the pasta. The recipe yields 2 2/3 cups.

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5.5gFat: 11.4gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 68.5mgPotassium: 185mgFiber: 2.2gSugar: 4.8gCalcium: 16.9mgIron: 2.1mgNet Carbs: 10
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