Vegan Creamy Garlic Shells

Indulge in a decadent and creamy pasta dish without any animal products. This vegan version of creamy garlic shells features a rich cashew-based sauce infused with garlic and nutritional yeast, creating a luscious coating for al dente shell pasta.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz
• shell pasta
• 1 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight or boiled for 10 minutes
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions:

Cook the shell pasta according to package instructions until al dente

Drain and set aside

In a blender, combine soaked cashews, minced garlic, almond milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, onion powder, salt, and black pepper

Blend until smooth and creamy

In a saucepan, heat the creamy sauce over medium heat until warmed through, stirring constantly

Add the cooked pasta to the saucepan and toss until the pasta is evenly coated with the creamy sauce

Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley