Penne with Cashew Tomato Sauce (vegan)

Recipe for a quick and easy to make vegan creamy cashew tomato sauce - it’s just perfect for pasta, rice, potatoes and more.

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Course Lunch & Dinner

Servings

Ingredients

250 g penne pasta

For the sauce:

1 onion
1-2 garlic gloves
1-2 tbsp oil
1 can tomato puree
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp cashew butter
dried italian herbs
salt & pepper
a bit sugar
water (or vegetable stock) (if desired)
150 g small tomatoes

Toppings:

50 g cashew nuts
tomato flakes

Instructions

Roast cashew nuts for the topping in a pan without oil and put aside afterwards.
Cook pasta according to directions stated on the package.
Meanwhile cut onion, chop garlic and roast for about 2-3 minutes in a pan with oil.
Add tomato puree and tomato paste; season with Italian herbs, salt, pepper and sugar to desired taste, bring to the boil and stir in cashew butter.
If you prefer a thinner sauce, add a bit of water (or vegetable stock).
Cut small tomatoes in a half and add.
Finally, pour off penne, combine with the sauce and serve in a pasta bowl; garnish with tomato flakes and roasted cashew nuts.
Bon appetit! 🙂

Nutrition is calculated automatically and should be used as estimate.

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Penne with Cashew Tomato Sauce (vegan)