Lemon Pasta Alfredo (Vegan)

Photo: The Food Duo

Ingredients

4 quarts water

1 pound of your favorite vegan pasta

1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 garlic cloves, minced

8 ounces frozen green peas

1 Juice of lemon

2 cups cashew cream

1 tablespoon vegan Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1/2 teaspoon granulated onion

1/2 teaspoon oregano

1/2 teaspoon thyme

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1 cup pasta water

Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Bring water to a boil, and add your pasta. Cook for 8-10 minutes, depending on the texture of pasta you like. When done, reserve 1 c. of pasta water in a bowl. Then drain pasta. Do not rinse

While pasta is cooking, add olive oil to a heated saucepan. Add garlic and cooked until browned

Add frozen peas and lemon juice. Saute until peas are tender.

Stir in cashew cream, cheese, lemon zest, granulated onion, oregano, thyme and crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes

After 10 minutes, the sauce will become thick. Remove saucepan from heat. Add 1 c. of reserved pasta water to thin the sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste

Pour pasta into sauce and toss until pasta is well-coasted. Serve