Creamy Cashew Pasta Primavera

Ingredients

• 200g dried pasta
• 1 cup raw cashews (soaked)
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 150g broccoli florets
• 100g zucchini
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lemon
• salt and pepper to taste
• fresh basil

Method

1. Soak cashews in hot water for 15 minutes, then drain and blend with garlic, vegetable broth, and lemon juice until creamy.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
3. Heat olive oil in a large pan and sauté broccoli and zucchini for 4 minutes until tender-crisp.
4. Pour cashew sauce into the pan with vegetables and simmer for 2 minutes.
5. Toss pasta into the sauce, add cherry tomatoes, and stir gently.
6. Season with salt and pepper, garnish with fresh basil, and serve immediately.