Simple ingredients come together to create a comfort food classic that is sure to please all of your friends and family…
Ingredients [ For 4 to 5 people ] [ Preparation time : 22 minute – Cooking time : 25 minutes ]
- 1 lb whole grain or gluten-free ziti noodles or similar shape
- 1 1/2 cups raw cashews soaked in hot water for 5-10 minutes
- 3/4 cup water
- juice from 1 large lemon
- 4 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 25 oz jar marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup Vegan Parmesan
Preparation Method
- Prepare pasta according to package instructions.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Make the Cashew Cheese sauce: Add the soaked and drained cashews to a high powered blender along with the water, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, garlic, onion powder, and salt.
- Blend until smooth, scraping the sides down as needed.
- Add the cooked noodles to casserole dish.
- Pour the marinara sauce on top of noodles and stir to combine.
- Spoon the cashew cheese on top of noodle/sauce mixture and stir gently, leaving pockets of cheese intact.
- Sprinkle vegan parmesan on the top.
- Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes.
- Serve with steamed kale, broccoli, roasted brussels sprouts or a good salad.
Enjoy it!!
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