Basil Rose Pasta. A delicious, creamy filling pasta that is totally meatless and satisfying. Perfect for dinner or lunch. Made in 25 minutes or less! This recipe is dairy free and vegan!
Basil Rose Pasta. A delicious, creamy filling pasta that is totally meatless and satisfying. Perfect for dinner or lunch. Made in 25 minutes or less!
I’m really excited to share this pasta with rose pasta sauce It’s simple, flavourful and so creamy! When I made it, I was very happy with how it turned out - thanks to the homemade garlic cashew cream.
Is Cashew Cream difficult to make?
You’re probably backing away from this recipe thinking, “Making cashew cream is too much work”. But I promise you it’s not and the results are worth it!
It’s as simple as putting raw cashews in hot boiling water to soak for 5 minutes and blending it with a couple raw garlic cloves! You can also save this cream for usage later by freezing it.
It’s a great cream to add to any saucy pasta in combination with another sauce!
What is a rose pasta sauce?
It's essentially a red tomato sauce mixed with whole fat cream giving it a pink rosey colour. However, since I don't eat a lot of dairy, I'm substituting with cashew cream.
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For this rose pasta recipe
You'll need the following ingredients:
- 454 g fettuccine
- 2 cups good quality marinara sauce
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
- Salt to taste
Cashew Cream:
- ¾ cup raw cashews
- 1.5 cups hot boiling water
- 1 garlic clove
Equipment
- Blender
I’m using Barilla fettuccine which is non-GMO, Victoria Fine Foods Marinara Sauce, fresh basil, and my home made cashew cream sauce!
How to make rose cream pasta
- In a blender, add cashews and hot boiling water to soak for 5 minutes.
- Once soaked long enough, add garlic cloves. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Boil your pasta until Al Dente according to packet instructions, strain and set aside.
- Meanwhile in another pot set on medium heat, add olive oil and garlic. Fry until fragrant. Add marinara sauce. Bring to a simmer.
- Add in the cashew cream, stir until well combined and the sauce becomes a rose colour. Season with salt to taste.
- Throw in cooked pasta, mix until noodles are evenly coated in sauce. Garnish with fresh chopped basil and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Tips for making a delicious pasta
- Never boil your pasta to the full time suggested on the package. Always minus a minute to get Al Dente pasta.
- Don't leave your pasta cooking in the sauce for too long. Once the pasta is mixed in with the sauce, transfer to a serving plate or the noodles will become soggy losing that Al Dente texture.
- Use fresh basil it really makes all the difference!
Give it a try!
Well I hope you give my Basil Rose Pasta recipe a try! It always excites me when you guys make my recipes and I hope this is one you try.
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Christie
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Vegan Basil Rose Pasta (25-min. Recipe)
Ingredients
- 454 g fettuccine
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup fresh basil chopped
- Salt to taste
Cashew Cream:
- ¾ cup raw cashews
- 1.5 cups hot boiling water
- 1 clove garlic
Instructions
- In a blender, add cashews and hot boiling water to soak for 5 minutes.
- Once soaked long enough, add garlic cloves. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Boil your pasta until Al Dente according to packet instructions, strain and set aside.
- Meanwhile in another pot set on medium heat, add olive oil and garlic. Fry until fragrant. Add marinara sauce. Bring to a simmer.
- Add in the cashew cream, stir until well combined and the sauce becomes a rose colour. Season with salt to taste.
- Throw in cooked pasta, mix until noodles are evenly coated in sauce. Garnish with fresh chopped basil and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Leanne | Crumb Top Baking
This pasta looks so delicious and elegant! And that cashew cream is a great addition to the pasta! Must try soon!
Christie
Thank you so much Leanne! That's so kind 🙂