Vegan Tomato-Broccoli Alfredo with Cashew Sauce

Tomato-Broccoli Alfredo with Cashew Sauce

(So quick and yummy I wanted to share!)

1 cup raw cashews (soaked in 2 cups boiling water)

1/4 cup water

2-3 cups fresh tomatoes  (approx.)

1 tsp. Sriracha Hot sauce (or to taste)

3 whole stalks broccoli cut into bite-sized pieces (about 2 1/2 cups)

1 tsp. salt (or to taste)

5-6 ounces whole grain medium pasta shells

1. Boil 2 cups water.  Pour cashews into the pan and cover for 35-60 minutes*.  Drain.

2. Start the water boiling for the pasta.  Add the pasta and boil according to package directions.  Drain.

3. Blend the cashews on high with 1/4 cup water, adding the fresh tomatoes (cut or whole, depending on size and the type of blender you have) until the sauce is smooth and creamy.  Add more tomatoes as needed to get the desired consistency. Add the hot sauce and salt. Blend until smooth.

3. Steam the broccoli for 3-4 minutes. 

4. Combine the tomatoes, broccoli, and pasta, stirring gently.  Salt and pepper to taste.

Serves approximately 4

Enjoy!!!

(*To make it even faster you can soak the cashews overnight or all day rather than quick-soak.)