GLUTEN FREE PASTA WITH SUN DRIED TOMATO CREAM SAUCE

February 04, 2019 by Renee Tavoularis

Ingredients

For the SAUCE:

1-1/2 cups raw cashews, soaked for one hour in water
water
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1 garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
2 teaspoons tahini
juice of half a lemon
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped fine
1/2 teaspoon sea salt 

For the PASTA:

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons capers, drained
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
Gluten Free Pasta of your choice

Instructions

Make the SAUCE:

• Drain and rinse cashews. Place them in high-powered blender with water to cover them about 1/2″ Add remaining ingredients and blend until creamy smooth. If too thick, add more water little by little. 

Make the PASTA:

• Preheat grill to medium-high.
• Cook 8 oz pasta according to package directions.
• In the meantime, on a large skillet over medium heat, sauté garlic until translucent.
• Add capers and sun-dried tomatoes.
• Sauté for about 3 minutes or until slightly brown.
• Drain and rinse pasta and place back into pot.
• Pour in the sautéed garlic, capers and sun-dried tomatoes.
• Top with 1/2-1 cup of cashew cheese and heat over low heat until warm all the way through.
• Serve immediately and top with fresh herbs, if desired.

 

Recipe reprinted with the permission of Melissa Costello. Author, Speaker, Culinary Plant-Based Nutrition & Health Empowerment Coach | Cleanse Expert. To learn more about Melissa and her coaching, visit www.karmachow.com
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