In collaboration with Fresh.co.nz

 
 

Creamy Cashew Alfredo

 

The creamy cashew alfredo sauce is made from raw natural cashews to give it richness and a thick creamy texture while being lighter and healthier.

Serves:  4

INGREDIENTS

300g boccoli pasta or similar, reserve cooking water as per below

½ cup fresh or frozen peas

1 cup FreshLife Natural Cashews soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes then drained

¾ cup pasta cooking water

2 cloves garlic

1 tbsp lemon juice

2 shallots, finely diced

2 tbsp nutritional yeast

salt

black pepper

To serve:

chilli flakes if desired

basil to garnish

METHOD

  • Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to the packet instructions. Add peas to the pot 1 minute before finishing time. Drain and set aside. Reserve ¾ cup of the pasta cooking water.

  • Place all the alfredo sauce ingredients in a small food processor and blend until smooth. Taste and season with salt & black pepper.

  • Stir alfredo sauce through pasta and peas. Serve immediately with a sprinkle of chilli flakes if desired and garnish with basil.