Chickpea Pasta with Creamy Beet Cashew Sauce

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"Say hello to the creamiest, dreamiest VEGAN BEET CASHEW SAUCE! pasta is the perfect vehicle for this sauce to get in my mouth. I’m seriously so in love with this color!! okay, I’ll stop swooning, just promise me you’ll go make this!!!! And then invite me over. Thx!"
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Prep time 5mins
Cook time 15mins
Serves or Makes: 2 - 3

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ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can or jar beets, drained
  • 1/3 cup raw cashews
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 box (8 ounces) chickpea pasta, cooked according to package directions

Method

  • Step 1

    Combine beets, cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice and salt in a high-speed blender. Blend until thick and creamy. Add a tablespoon of water if needed, to thin out the mixture.

  • Step 2

    Pour sauce over cooked pasta. Toss to coat.