VEGAN CREAMY LEMON PASTA WITH PEAS

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Luxuriously creamy pasta with a lemony twist and a simple list of ingredients. Love how quickly this velvety pasta comes together! Just add a bit of ham for the carnivores.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup raw cashews (can substitute 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream)
8 ounces pasta (I like farfalle, penne, or shells for this pasta)
1 cup of the water you cook the pasta in
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 medium yellow onion (diced small (about 1 cup))
3 medium cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 cup dry white wine
Zest and juice from one medium lemon (about 1 tablespoon zest and 2 tablespoons juice)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (plus more to taste)
1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley (minced)
1/4 cup cooked cubed ham (per serving, warmed)

Steps:

  • If using cashews, place them in bowl and cover with boiling water. Let soak for at least 15 minutes.
  • While the cashews soak, cook the pasta and prep the sauce. Cook the pasta according to package directions and drain, being sure to reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
  • Set a large heavy skillet over low heat and add the olive oil. When hot, add the onions. Sweat the onions on low heat (they should barely sizzle) until tender but not browned, 10-12 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for another minute.
  • Stir in the wine, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Increase heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has mostly evaporated, about 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, drain the soaked cashews. Blend in a high-speed blender with 1/2 cup water until smooth. Pour into the skillet along with half of the pasta water. (If you're using heavy whipping cream instead of cashews, add that now). Stir until warmed through and bubbly.
  • Reduce heat to low. Add the cooked pasta and the peas. Stir gently until the pasta is coated. Add additional pasta water as needed to make sure the sauce coats all of the pasta.
  • Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
  • Transfer to serving bowl and top with parsley.
  • Divide the pasta and stir ham into the carnivores' portions, or you can just top their pasta with the ham.

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