


(optional) Aka Nooch is a cheesy-tasting yellow powder sold in most health food stores and big grocery stores. Nutritional Yeast - for a rich cheesy flavor.You can also use cornstarch or potato starch, but they tend to make the sauce harden on the pasta once it cools down a little. It gives it a thick stretchy texture that doesn't get gloppy when it starts to cool. Tapioca Starch - to thicken the sauce.
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If you want a richer creamier sauce, you can also use a 13.5 oz can of coconut milk plus 1/2 cup of water. You can use any plain-flavored soy, rice, cashew, or hemp milk. Plant-Based Milk - for the creamy base of the pasta sauce.(I used gluten-free Tinkyada fettuccini for the pasta in the pictures). sugar if you would like a subtle sweetness. If you use regular lemons, you may wish to add tsp. This gives this recipe a beautiful sweetness. The mushrooms are a good source of vitamin B, D and selenium, which support your immune system too. Cashew nuts are a good source of copper, magnesium, and manganese which are important for energy production, brain health, immunity, and bone health. Blend to desired consistency Notes (1) Meyer lemons are sweeter than normal lemons. The vegan pesto is made from cashew nuts which are rich in essential minerals and vitamins. You can also use a gluten-free pasta of choice. In food processor, combine cashews, olive oil, pressed garlic, lemon juice, basil leaves and Parmesan cheese. Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and paleo, it will quickly become one of your favorite Whole30 condiments. The nutritional yeast and cashews give it a delicious cheesy flavor without the dairy. See my list of vegan pasta brands if you are not sure what to buy. Do you have basil in your garden that you need to use up This recipe uses cashews instead of pinenuts which makes it a bit cheaper. This Cashew Pesto is Whole30 compliant and made with cashews, basil, and spinach.
