Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb. pasta
  • 5 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 small shallot
  • 1/4 cup olive oil (divided)
  • 16 oz. roasted red peppers (peppers only, 1 jar)
  • 1/3 cup raw cashews (soaked)
  • 1/2 cup oat milk (or milk of choice)
  • 1 1/2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream (if not vegan )

Instruction

  • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions; drain and set aside.
  • While the pasta is cooking, make the sauce: heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add the garlic and shallot and sauté for 2-3 minutes; transfer to a blender.
  • Add the remaining olive oil, along with the roasted red peppers, cashews, milk, nutritional yeast, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to the blender and blend for 1 minute or until the sauce is smooth.
  • Pour the sauce over the cooked pasta, then garnish with fresh basil. Enjoy!