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Quick Cashew Alfredo Pasta

Do you want a warm, creamy, and comforting meal quick enough for a weeknight? Give this quick cashew alfredo pasta a try. You can use the alfredo sauce with any pasta mix and fixings of your choice. Last week I paired it with mushrooms and then again with mushrooms and peas. Both so good.

I soak the cashews in hot water from the teapot while I’m making everything else.
Sliced mushrooms are usually more flavorful than whole mushrooms as they can better absorb the seasonings and really cook down. However, I felt like leaving them whole this time. They also happened to be smaller which works better if you are going to leave them whole.
You can sauté mushrooms with butter, olive oil, or just water like I do the majority of the time. I heated up a pan with a little water. I then added in 1/2 red onion and the mushrooms. I then shook in some garlic powder, onion powder, fresh thyme, Himalayan salt, and a dash of cayenne for some kick.
Stir them here and there until the mushrooms are cooked through.
Cook pasta according to package ingredients. I usually undercook all GF pastas so they are al dente and don’t get mucky.
I made some frozen peas in a separate pot on the stovetop and added those in when the mushrooms were done.
I highly recommend a small blender for the cashew alfredo if you have one. A small amount of ingredients might not hit the blades of a bigger blender and it will be harder to get out. If you don’t have a small blender, use 1 full cup of cashews.

Quick Cashew Alfredo Pasta

If you are making a bigger portion of pasta (I used 2/3 of the bag) or using a large blender, use 1 cup of cashews, 3/4 cup water, 1/2 lemon, & 1/2 tsp salt to start.

Cashew Alfredo Ingredients

1/2 cup raw cashews
1/4 lemon squeeze
1/2 cup hot water from the tea kettle, leave the kettle on the heat as you might need a touch more
1/4 tsp garlic powder or a few shakes
1/4 tsp onion powder or a few shakes
1/8 tsp thyme or a small pinch
1/4 tsp salt to start, I sprinkle more on top of the pasta too
Few grinds on the pepper mill or a few shakes

Method

Add everything to a small blender and let it sit while you make your pasta. This allows the cashews to soak in the hot water which makes it a bit creamier. You can also soak cashews in a bowl of room temp water for 1-2 hours if you think of it ahead of time. Once your pasta is ready, blend the sauce. Add a splash more of water need be, but start slow as you want it thick and more flavorful. If needed, dash in more salt. Pour and mix into your pasta. Enjoy!

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Quick Cashew Alfredo Pasta

Do you want a warm, creamy, and comforting meal quick enough for a weeknight? Give this quick cashew alfredo pasta a try. You can use the alfredo sauce with any pasta mix and fixings of your choice.
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Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 1/4 lemon squeeze
  • 1/2 cup hot water from the tea kettle leave the kettle on the heat as you might need a touch more
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder or a few shakes
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder or a few shakes
  • 1/8 tsp thyme or a small pinch
  • 1/4 tsp salt to start I sprinkle more on top of the pasta too
  • Few grinds on the pepper mill or a few shakes

Instructions
 

  • Add everything to a small blender and let it sit while you make your pasta. This allows the cashews to soak in the hot water which makes it a bit creamier. You can also soak cashews in a bowl of room temp water for 1-2 hours if you think of it ahead of time. Once your pasta is ready, blend the sauce. Add a splash more of water need be, but start slow as you want it thick and more flavorful. If needed, dash in more salt. Pour and mix into your pasta. Enjoy!

For a bigger portion of sauce or if you only have a large blender

  • If you are making a bigger portion of pasta (I used 2/3 of the bag) or using a large blender, use 1 cup of cashews, 3/4 cup water, 1/2 lemon, & 1/2 tsp salt to start.

Notes

Easy | Healthy | Plant-Based 
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