Creamy Mushroom and Cashew Pasta

Creamy Mushroom and Cashew Pasta

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy

208kcal

Sugar

3g

Fat

2g

Fiber

3g

Sat fat

1g

Protein

8g

Carbs

28g

Sodium

119mg

Ingredients

- 500g / 18oz Dried pasta
- 1 diced Onion
- 1 crushed Garlic clove
- 500g / 18oz diced Mushrooms
- 150g / 5.3oz Baby spinach
- 35g / 1.2oz Pine nuts
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 150g / 5.3oz Raw cashews
- 200ml / 6.76fl oz Unsweetened almond milk
- 30g / 1oz Nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Sea salt

Preparation

1. Heat 1 tbsp Olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook 1 diced Onion, 1 crushed Garlic clove, and 500g / 18oz diced Mushrooms, stirring often, until cooked.
2. While the mushrooms cook, drain, rinse, and blend 150g / 5.3oz Raw cashews in a high-speed blender with 200ml / 6.76fl oz Unsweetened almond milk, 30g / 1oz Nutritional yeast, 1 tsp Onion powder, 1 tsp Garlic powder, and 0.5 tsp Sea salt until smooth and creamy.
3. Cook 500g / 18oz Dried pasta following the packet instructions, then drain.
4. Add 150g / 5.3oz Baby spinach to the cooked mushrooms and stir in the cashew cream. Heat slowly over low heat, stirring gently.
5. Combine the hot pasta and mushroom cashew cream together. Season with salt and pepper, and top with 35g / 1.2oz Pine nuts, then serve.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron

55% of RDI

Magnesium

159% of RDI

Vitamin C

2% of RDI

Omega 3

0% of RDI

Vitamin A

0% of RDI

Calcium

159% of RDI

Folate

73% of RDI

Good to know

You can add parsley, broccoli, and peas as variations. Make sure to soak the cashews properly for a creamy texture.