Easy Alfredo

A gorgeous creamy pasta is difficult to beat. We also throw in peas and asparagus to give this Alfredo a more veggie twist.

Ingredients

-1 people+

Metric

Method

1. 1

   Transfer the cashews to a small bowl and soak with hot water, then set to one side.

   
2. 2

   Place a frying pan on a medium heat and drizzle with a little oil. Once hot, add the onion and fry for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently until they begin to brown. Then add the garlic, peas and asparagus to the frying pan and fry for a further 2 minutes.

   
3. 3

   Meanwhile, cook the pasta as per the packet instructions.

   
4. 4

   Drain the cashews and add them to a blender along with the milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper. Blend until smooth, then pour into the frying pan and heat through for a minute.

   
5. 5

   Drain the pasta into the pan, adding a generous few splashes of pasta water as you go to help loosen the sauce.

   
6. 6

   Season to taste with another pinch of salt and pepper then, if you want to, serve with a sprinkling of mint.