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red pepper cashew pasta

A vibrant and creamy red pepper cashew pasta with roasted cauliflower, perfect for quick and flavorful meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 heads cauliflower
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus a pinch of salt
  • 0.75 cup cashews
  • 0.75 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 jar (25 oz) pasta sauce e.g., spicy arrabbiata sauce
  • 1 16-ounce roasted red peppers drained
  • 1 pound whole wheat penne pasta
  • greens for garnishing

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil and salt and spread on a baking sheet. Roast for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until browned.
  2. Blend the cashews, water, salt, pasta sauce, and roasted red peppers until very smooth and creamy.
  3. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Toss with some of the sauce and most of the roasted cauliflower. Garnish with greens if desired.

Notes

This pasta is great for a quick weeknight dinner with a burst of colorful flavors.