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Vegan Pasta Sauce with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

This vegan pasta sauce with sun-dried tomatoes is super creamy, packed with flavor, and so easy to make! If you like creamy pasta dishes you will love it! 
Course Entrées, Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 585kcal
Author Sina

Ingredients

For the vegan pasta sauce with sun-dried tomatoes:

  • 3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil
  • 3/4 cup cashews (unsalted and not roasted)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 1/4 cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves of garlic, peeled

Other ingredients:

  • 14 oz penne

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package. 
  • Combine all of the ingredients for the sauce in a high speed blender and blend on high until smooth. This should take about a minute. 
  • Pour the sauce into a large pan and heat on low heat. Stir with a wooden spoon. 
  • Add the cooked pasta and stir until well combined. 
  • Serve immediately. If you want you could add some thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes, fresh oregano, and red pepper flakes on top. 

Notes

  • It's important to use a high speed blender for this recipe. Otherwise the sauce won't become as creamy as it is supposed to be. I used my Vitamix to make it. 
  • I didn't soak the cashews and I think it's not necessary if you use a high speed blender. However, you could soak them overnight or for about 30 minutes in hot water if you want to make things a bit easier for your blender. 
  • To make this pasta dish gluten-free, I recommend using brown rice penne. You could also use chickpea or red lentil pasta if you want, but I usually prefer brown rice pasta. 
  • I recommend using sun-dried tomatoes in oil instead of dry ones. The sauce turns out much creamier and richer this way. 

Nutrition

Calories: 585kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 519mg | Potassium: 897mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 385IU | Vitamin C: 22.8mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 4mg