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This creamy cajun pasta is so delectable that would won’t believe it’s completely dairy free. The base of this creamy sauce is made with blended cashews, and the cajun seasoning adds a fabulous burst of flavor. You are guaranteed to enjoy this dish.

The Ingredients

  • Bowtie Pasta
  • Cashews
  • Bell peppes
  • Garlic
  • Onion
  • Celery
  • Cajun seasoning
  • Milk

The Method

  • Boil your pasta according to the package directions.
  • Blend your cashews with water until they reach a smooth, creamy consistency. This will replace what is normally heavy cream.
  • Finely chop up your veggies.
  • Heat a saucepan to medium heat and add your garlic, onion, celery, and bell peppers. Let them get nice and fragrant
  • Add the cashew cream, milk, and seasonings. Bring to a low simmer.
  • Once simmering, turn down the heat. Cook for about 15 minutes.
  • Pour the sauce onto your pasta!!

Modifications and Substitutions

  • Milk- I generally use soy because of the creaminess, but you can use any kind of plant based milk. Water or broth will even work to thin out the texture; the important part is the cashew cream.
  • Feel free to omit any veggies that you do not like.
  • This is also delicious with spinach or any leafy green added to it.
  • Throw some fried tofu on top for an extra boost of protein!

Serving Suggestions

You can serve this on its own-I find it very filling that way, but there are also other ways to serve it. Add tofu or serían for a boost of lean vegan protein. Another option is to add vegan sausage. Beyond sausage is absolutely delicious with this. Additionally, you can add sides. Roasted broccoli would pair well with this dish, or just a simple side salad.

The Creamiest Dairy Free Cajun Pasta

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 box bowtie pasta
  • 1 cup cashews (soaked overnight with room temp water or in hot water for 15 minutes) heaping
  • 2-3 cups water
  • 1 cup plant based milk
  • 1/2 onion
  • 2 sprigs celery
  • 2-4 cloves garlic
  • 2 bell peppers (colors of choice)
  • 1/2-1 cups reserved pasta water optional
  • 1 1/2 tbsp cajun or creole seasoning
  • 1 tsp parsley

Instructions
 

  • Cook your pasta according to package directions, reserving about a cup of water if desired. Set aside.
  • Blend your cashews with water until they reach a smooth, creamy consistency. This will replace what is normally heavy cream. 
  • Finely chop up your garlic, onion, celery, and bell pepper. You can dice them with a knife or mince them in a small food processor.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the garlic, onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook for a couple minutes or until nice and fragrant.
  • Add the cashew cream, milk, and seasonings. Bring to a low simmer.
  • Once simmering, turn down the heat. Cook for about 15 minutes. If you find that the sauce is getting too thick to your linking, gradually add some of the reserved pasta water. You could also add more milk instead.
  • Pour the sauce onto your pasta. Enjoy!