Creamy Vegan Carbonara | Coconut Bacon

CREAMY VEGAN CARBONARA

Ingredients

Cashew Cheese Sauce:

• 1/2 Cup Cashews (Soaked)

• 1 Clove Garlic

• 1-2 Tbsp Vegan Feta Cheese

• 3 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast

• 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice

• 1 Tbsp Tahini

• 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Oat Milk

• 1/2 Tsp Turmeric

• 1/4 Tsp Smoked Paprika

Veggies:

• 5 Shiitake Mushrooms (Sliced)

• 1 Cup Frozen Peas

• 2 Cups Fresh Spinach

• 1 Handful Sundried Tomatoes (Diced)

• 2 Tbsp Water or Olive Oil

• 400g Pasta (I used chickpea pasta)

• Coconut Bacon (to serve)

• Chopped Parsley (to serve)

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.

2. Add sauce ingredients into a food processor and process until smooth. Place in the refrigerator.

3. Heat water/oil in a frypan on medium heat and add mushrooms. Sauté for 3 minutes and add all other veggies. Cool for an extra 5 minutes and turn off heat.

4. Add cheese sauce and cooked pasta. Mix well.

5. Serve and garnish with Coconut Bacon and chopped parsley. Enjoy!