This is a creamy and delicious dairy free cream sauce. If you have a high speed blender, soaking the cashews is optional.
Ingredients
§ 1 ¼ cup cashews, raw and unsalted, soaked in water 30 min – overnight depending on how strong your blender is
§ 1 Tbsp arrowroot starch, optional
§ ½ c diced onion
§ ½ Tbsp lemon juice
§ 2 cloves garlic, more if desired
§ ¾ cup water, cashew soak water, or vegetable broth
§ ¼ tsp thyme, dried
§ ¼ tsp rosemary, dried
§ ¼ tsp black pepper
§ 1 tsp nutritional yeast, optional
§ ½ tsp sea salt
Instructions
1. Place all the ingredients into your blender Blend until smooth. Taste and add more seasoning as desired. If you want your sauce a little thinner, add more water, 1 teaspoon at a time.
2. In a large bowl, combine sauce with pasta, zoodles or spaghetti squash. Add roasted cherry tomatoes and vegan parmesan if desired.
3. Store any leftover or reserved sauce in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
