~ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken
1 lb. pasta
1/2 c. raw cashews
1/2 c. water
1 T. olive oil
5 cloves garlic, sliced
1/2 c. sun-dried tomatoes (drained, if in oil), sliced
1 c. water
3 T. tomato paste
1/2 c. fresh basil, chopped
salt & pepper, to taste
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, boil cashews in 1/2 cup water for 10 minutes or until tender; drain. Add cashews and 1/2 cup fresh water to blender and process until completely smooth.
Heat olive oil in large pan. Add garlic and tomatoes, then saute 1-2 minutes until garlic starts lightly browning. Reduce heat and stir in cashew cream, one cup water, tomato paste, and basil. Remove from heat as soon as it begins to bubble. Add pasta to sauce and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes: If all you have is dried basil, this still tastes good. If you want to kick it up a notch, use some extra cashew cream and sun-dried tomatoes.
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