Pasta With Broccoli and Lemon Cashew-Cream Sauce

A creamy vegan pasta dish featuring wholesome wholemeal spaghetti tossed with tender broccoli florets in a silky smooth cashew-cream sauce brightened with fresh lemon. Finished with fragrant basil and lemon zest for a fresh, healthy meal.

4 servings
50 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 to taste sea salt and black pepper
  • 400 g wholemeal spaghetti
  • 300 g broccoli florets
  • ½ cup basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon lemon rind

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    To make the lemon cashew-cream sauce, place the cashews in a medium heatproof bowl and cover with the boiling water. Allow to stand for 30 minutes. Drain the cashews well and place them in a blender. Add the stock, lemon juice, salt and pepper and blend until very smooth.

    35 min

  2. 2.

    Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water for 6 minutes. Add the broccoli and cook for a further 4 minutes or until the pasta is al dente and the broccoli is just tender. Drain the pasta and broccoli and immediately return to the warm saucepan. Add the cashew-cream sauce and toss to combine.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Divide the pasta between serving bowls and top with the basil and lemon rind to serve.

    5 min