If you're craving fettuccine alfredo or any type of cheesy pasta dish, this will satisfy your craving. It's amazing!
Creamy Lemon Cashew and Spinach Pasta
Creamy Lemon Cashew and Spinach Pasta
Ingredients:
- 1 pkg or 1 pound of bowtie pasta or noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3-4 chopped garlic cloves
- 2-3 cups of spinach
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes(optional)
Creamy Lemon Sauce:
- 1 cup RAW cashews
- 1 cup water
- 3 tblsp of lemon juice or juice of one whole lemon
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp salt
Directions:
- Puree cashews in a food processor until smooth.
- Add salt, pepper, zest and blend again.
- Pour in the lemon juice and water and blend until sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
- In a med-large skillet, saute the garlic and pepper flakes in olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the spinach and salt.
- Once the pasta is cooked and drained, transfer back to pot.
- Coat it with the spinach/olive oil and the creamy lemon mixture.
- Serve and enjoy!