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Lemon Basil Creamy Pasta Sauce
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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Lemon Basil Creamy Pasta Sauce [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Lemon Basil Creamy Pasta. Vegan and gluten free. This sauce is so easy to make plus the creamy texture comes from cashews, soaked, versus heavy cream. The sauce has a lovely cheese-based flavor thanks to the nutritional yeast, tartness from the fresh lemon juice with a tangy flavor from the... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Lemon Basil Creamy Pasta Sauce [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

  • 1 1/2 cups of raw cashews, soaked 12 - 24 hours
  • 1 1/4 cups of filtered, fresh water
  • 1 cup, packed, fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
  • 3 cloves of garlic, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon Nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
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How to Prepare Lemon Basil Creamy Pasta Sauce [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

  1. In a large bowl, add your cashews and enough water to cover nicely.
  2. Soak the nuts for at least 6 hours but I normally soak overnight.
  3. Drain and rinse completely after soaking.
  4. Place the nuts and the remaining ingredients into a high powered blender.
  5. Blend until completely incorporated.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  7. Add more water if you prefer your sauce thinner.
  8. Add more lemon juice for additional tartness.
  9. Ensure you have enough salt and pepper as well.
  10. Top your pasta once cooked and garnish with additional basil leaves if you wish.

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