Description
A creamy and comforting whole wheat shell pasta dish featuring a rich garlic and onion cashew sauce blended with almond milk and garlic-flavored pasta sauce, garnished with fresh parsley for added freshness and color.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 1 lb whole wheat shell pasta
Sauce
- 25 oz garlic flavored pasta sauce
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup roasted salted cashews
- 2/3 cup Silk Unsweetened Original Almond Milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Prepare the whole wheat shell pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, drain the pasta and set aside.
- Saute Garlic and Onion: In a pan over medium-high heat, add 1/2 teaspoon olive oil and sauté the minced garlic and diced onion for 8 to 10 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and the mixture is fragrant.
- Prepare Cashew Sauce: Transfer the sautéed garlic and onion mixture, roasted salted cashews, and almond milk to a food processor or high-speed blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Return the drained pasta to the pan. Pour in the garlic-flavored pasta sauce and the blended cashew cream sauce. Stir over low heat until the mixture is warmed through.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste, using approximately 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper as a guideline.
- Serve: Plate the creamy tomato shells and garnish with fresh chopped parsley for a burst of color and flavor. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Roasted salted cashews add depth of flavor; if you prefer unsalted cashews, adjust salt in the recipe accordingly.
- Using whole wheat pasta increases fiber content and adds a nutty flavor.
- Ensure the cashew sauce is blended smoothly for the creamiest consistency.
- Silk Unsweetened Original Almond Milk keeps the sauce dairy-free while maintaining creaminess.
- This recipe is naturally vegetarian and can be made vegan if the pasta contains no eggs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: creamy tomato shells, whole wheat pasta, cashew cream sauce, garlic pasta sauce, vegetarian pasta, easy weeknight dinner, dairy-free creamy pasta
