- PREP-TIME: 30 MINUTES / READY IN: 1 HOUR
- MAKES 8 CUPS
- SERVING SIZE: 2 CUPS
In this recipe, pantry basics are transformed into a scrumptious pasta dish that features a creamy cashew sauce, succulent vegetables, and hunger-busting chickpeas. We recommend keeping a bag of frozen veggies on hand to keep things simple, but you’re welcome to use fresh produce. Italian seasoning infuses everything with the tantalizing aromas of basil, oregano, and thyme, while white wine vinegar adds a touch of brightness to the rich sauce. Top each serving with fresh cherry tomatoes or chopped green herbs to elevate a quick weeknight meal into a five-star experience.
Tip: To soak cashews, place them in a small bowl. Cover with ½ cup hot water and let stand for 30 minutes.
By Darshana Thacker Wendel ,Aug 11, 2023 – SOURCE www.ForksOverKnives.com
INGREDIENTS
- 3 cups dry whole wheat pasta, such as fusilli
- 3 cups frozen vegetable medley of your choice
- ½ cup raw cashews, soaked (see tip in intro)
- 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1½ teaspoons onion powder
- 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (1½ cups)
- 1½ teaspoons dried Italian seasoning, crushed
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large pot cook pasta according to package directions, adding frozen vegetables the last 4 minutes of cooking; drain. Return pasta mixture to pot.
- In a blender combine cashews with their soaking water, the garlic powder, onion powder, and 1 cup water. Cover and blend until smooth. Add to pot with pasta. Add chickpeas, Italian seasoning, and vinegar. Toss to combine; season with salt and pepper. Heat pasta mixture over medium until warmed through. Taste and adjust seasoning. Top servings with tomatoes.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Per serving (2 cups): 476 calories, 81 g carbohydrates, 20 g protein, 11 g total fat, 1.8 g saturated fat, 0 g cholesterol, 122 mg sodium, 15 g fiber, 9.3 g sugar
Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.