Description
A wholesome and creamy vegan Marry Me Pasta made with lentil pasta, a rich cashew cream sauce, sautéed vegetables, and flavorful herbs. This nutritious dish combines protein-packed butter beans, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach for a comforting meal that’s ready in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Cashew Cream Sauce
- ¼ cup raw cashews
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 2 cups soy milk
Vegetables & Beans
- 2 yellow onions, finely sliced
- 2 red bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 oz sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 can butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Other Ingredients
- 12 oz lentil pasta
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook the lentil pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside for later.
- Prepare Cashew Cream Sauce: In a blender, combine the raw cashews, nutritional yeast, and soy milk. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Set this cashew cream sauce aside.
- Sauté Onions: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely sliced yellow onions and sauté them for about 5 minutes until they soften and become translucent.
- Add Bell Peppers and Sun-dried Tomatoes: Add the thinly sliced red bell peppers, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and garlic powder to the skillet. Cook the mixture for an additional 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to combine the flavors.
- Combine Butter Beans and Tomato Paste: Stir in the drained butter beans, tomato paste, and dried oregano to the skillet. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes so the flavors meld together nicely.
- Incorporate Cashew Cream Sauce: Pour the prepared cashew cream sauce into the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes while stirring constantly to create a smooth, creamy sauce coating the vegetables and beans.
- Mix in Pasta, Spinach, and Lemon Juice: Add the cooked lentil pasta, fresh spinach, and lemon juice to the skillet. Stir everything together until the spinach wilts and the ingredients are well combined and heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the pasta with freshly chopped parsley before serving to add a fresh, herbaceous touch.
Notes
- Soaking the cashews for 1-2 hours can help achieve an even creamier sauce.
- Feel free to substitute soy milk with any other plant-based milk for a different flavor profile.
- Adjust the amount of garlic powder and oregano according to your taste preferences.
- Lentil pasta is a great gluten-free alternative that adds extra protein and fiber.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
