Pasta With creamy tomato sauce

From the Kitchen of Katie Oberton / Adapted from "Pinch of Yum" by Lindsay Ostrom

If you know me well, you know that cooking is not something I do often. I’m lucky to have a husband who loves to cook and is great at it. However, over the course of the past few months we have been busier than ever. When we would get home from our busy days, we didn’t have the energy to grocery shop or cook, so we ordered out. Once I realized how much this was consuming our budget, I decided it was time to split the cooking duties. I started following a few Twin Cities food bloggers on social media, and can now proudly say I make dinner at least once a week. Again, if you know me, you know this is huge progress for me in the kitchen. The trick to this for me has been finding easy and delicious meals for our family. Below is one of my go to meals. It’s quick and easy, which works for our busy schedule. It also can be altered for your needs, and of course it’s delicious! It was adapted from one of my favorite new food bloggers Lindsay Ostrom from Pinch of Yum. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 pound of pasta
• 1 jar of tomato sauce
• 1 cup cashews
• ¼ cup water
• Salt and herbs to taste

 
Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to directions. Drain and toss with sauce over low heat.
2. In blender or food processor, blend the cashews with the water. Blend until smooth.
3. Add cashew sauce to the pasta. Stir until well blended.
4. Top pasta with meat, salt or herbs, vegetables, or whatever you may like. I prefer to add in peas and spinach (like in the picture).

​Click here for a printable recipe.