Categories: Pasta

Ingredients

• ***For the Roasted Cauliflower:***
• 2 heads of cauliflower, cut into florets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil + pinch of salt
• ***For the Sauce and Pasta:***
• 3/4 cup cashews
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 jar (25 oz) pasta sauce
• 1 16-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained
• 1 pound whole wheat penne pasta
• greens for garnishing

Directions

1. Cauliflower: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Toss the cauliflower florets with the olive oil and salt and spread on a baking sheet. Bake/roast for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until nice and brown.

2. Creamy Tomato Sauce: Blend the cashews, water, salt, pasta sauce, and red peppers together until very smooth and creamy.

3. Pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions. Toss cooked pasta with some of the sauce.

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