Creamy Vegan California Walnut Pasta
Servings 2
Ingredients
For the creamy sauce:
- 60 g California walnuts soaked in boiling water for 30 mins (or up to overnight)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 white onion
- 3-4 garlic cloves
- 50 ml plant milk - I recommend soya for this one!
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1-2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Pasta water - more or less depending on how thick you like your sauce!
To garnish:
- Fresh California walnuts
- Fresh parsley
- Vegan Parmesan
Instructions
- Submerge your walnuts in some boiling water and allow to sit for about 30 mins - or up to over night
- Boil your pasta according to the instructions
- Sauté the onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent
- In a blender, blitz the soaked walnuts, sautéed onion/garlic mixture, plant milk, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, nutmeg and pasta water
- Once smooth and silky, add your creamy sauce to the cooked pasta
- Garnish with fresh California walnuts, fresh parsley and vegan Parmesan cheese