Zesty Cilantro Cream Pasta with Roasted Paprika Tomatoes Vegan

The zesty cilantro cream sauce goes well with the sweetness of the roasted paprika tomatoes in this delicious vegan pasta dish. This dish is packed full of flavor and makes a great plant-based meal.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz
• pasta of choice
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for 4 hours
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1/2 cup water
• Juice of 1 lime

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400F 200C

Toss halved cherry tomatoes with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet

Roast for 20 minutes or until softened and slightly caramelized

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente

Drain and set aside

In a blender, combine soaked cashews, cilantro, garlic, nutritional yeast, water, and lime juice

Blend until smooth and creamy

In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the cilantro cream sauce until well coated

Serve the pasta topped with roasted paprika tomatoes

Enjoy your zesty cilantro cream pasta with roasted paprika tomatoes vegan