Creamy Vegan Broccoli & Mushroom Pasta

Servings 4

• 1/2 pasta- any kind

• 1/2 cup cashews

• 2tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)

• 2tbsp EVOO

• 2 cups chopped broccoli (frozen or fresh)

• 1/2 red onion diced

• 8oz sliced white mushrooms

• 1tsp minced garlic

• 2tsp garlic powder

• 2tsp red Pepper flakes

• 2tsp Italian seasoning

• 1cup vegetable broth

• 1can white beans (any kind)

:

1. add cashews to bowl and pour boiling water over them until covered. Soak for at least 30 minutes

2. Drain and rinse beans with cold water

3. Add vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, red pepper, Italian seasoning, cashews and beans to bowl of food processor and blend for 1 minute. Set aside

4. Add 2tbsp evoo to skillet and add  diced onion. Sauté for about 3 minutes

5. Add minced garlic and mushroom. Sauté until mushrooms begin to brown.

6. Pour sauce into skillet and bring to a simmer.

7. Add sauce over pasta and enjoy!

Note: if sauce needs to be thinker, remove from heat and set aside for about 10 minutes. Add back to heat to warm before serving