Creamy Tomato Pasta

Ingredients:

• 250g Explore Cuisine Red Lentil Penne
• 1-2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 400g canned peeled tomatoes
• 50g dried tomatoes
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 75g cashews, soaked for at least 3 hours
• 1 tsp oregano
• salt and pepper
• Pinch of chili
• 80ml water

Instructions:

1. Cook penne according to package instructions and set aside.
2. Heat the olive oil in a pan, then sauté the onion and garlic.
3. Place in a food processor along with the tomatoes, cashews, tomato paste and oregano and blend until creamy.
4. Pour the sauce back into the pan and add a dash (80ml) of water, simmer until desired consistency, then season with chili, salt and pepper.
5. Add the Red Lentil Penne and mix.
6. Serve with basil and/or vegan parmesan.

 Recipe by Lisa Linsen

Watch how to prepare here!