Vegan Creamy Cajun Pasta
This easy and comforting Vegan Creamy Cajun Pasta is a cozy way to celebrate the changing of seasons. With sweet corn, tangy tomatoes, and flavorful cream sauce with a bit of a kick, this simple yet delicious pasta dish has it all.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb. pasta
- 1 tsp oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1.5 cups corn
- 3/4 pint tomatoes sliced
- 2 cups cashews*
- 2 cups warm vegetable broth
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp paprika or chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1.5 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp thyme
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 3/4 to 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast optional
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until just al dente.
- Meanwhile, add oil to pan with onions. Cook until translucent, then add 1.5 cups corn and cook another 3 min.
- Add the sliced tomatoes and set aside.
- Add the remaining ingredients to a blender and blend until very smooth.
- Serve with hot pasta and corn/tomato mixture.
Notes
*Soak cashews overnight or boil them in water for 15 minutes during the pasta cooking time. This serves to soften the cashews for easier blending.