Recipe & Image by Melissa
Prep Time: 10 Minutes | Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Serves: 2 (click here to increase the serving size)
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup cashews soaked
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1-2 cloves garlic
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 cups brown rice pasta
- salt & pepper to taste
* For an added protein boost, add 1 scoop of Profi Protein Booster !
Directions:
-
Soak cashews for 1-2 hours – or use quick soak method of 30 mins in boiling water
-
Add cashews, water, nutritional yeast, coconut oil, turmeric and garlic into a blender, and blend on high until all ingredients are mixed thoroughly. Add salt to taste. For a hint of spice add a 1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper (totally optional).
-
While pasta is boiling, sauté some onions in a sauce pan. (Onions are completely optional, but if you like the taste of onions like I do, add em in! You can also saute some mushrooms as well)
-
Strain and add pasta and mac n cheesy sauce to the onions, and mix together. If you find the sauce is too thick, add some water toward the end
-
Serve hot with some vegan Parmesan cheese topping!