Creamy Lemon and Paprika Pasta
A nourishing and flavorful pasta dish that is sure to be a go-to dish! This Creamy Lemon and Paprika Pasta is simple to make and is a healthier take on a traditional cream sauce.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. pasta
- 1 cup cashews boiled in water for 20 minutes
- 2 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 cup vegan cream cheese used garlic chive flavor
- 1 cup warm vegetable broth
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- pepper to taste
- juice of 1/2 lemon
For serving
- chives and paprika or cayenne
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water until al dente.
- In a separate saucepan at the same time, boil the cashews.
- While they are cooking, gather the other sauce ingredients.
- When the pasta is done, drain and reserve 1/4 cup pasta cooking water.
- Drain cashews, add them to a blender along with remaining sauce ingredients. Add sauce back to hot pasta.
- Stir well, add bit of pasta water a little at a time if desired, to thin the sauce.
- Serve, top with chives and paprika or cayenne.