Creamy Pasta with Kale

Ingredients:
8oz. Penne Pasta
3/4 cup unsalted cashews
1/4 cup onion, chopped
3 Large handfuls of Kale, about 4-5 cups
1 Tbsp. nutritional yeast
2 Tbsp. salsa (optional)
1/4 cup non dairy milk (almond, soy)
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 tsp. garlic salt
olive oil

Cook pasta according to directions. In a large pan warm a few tbsp. of olive oil. Toss in chopped onions and kale and saute until kale has cooked down completely.  In a blender add cashews, nutritional yeast, spices, salsa, and non-dairy milk.  Blend until you have a creamy consistency, adding more milk or water if too thick.  Add cooked kale to pasta and toss with the cream sauce. Sprinkle with a dash of chili powder for some color.

This was a new favorite in our house. Thank you Will and Emma for sharing this recipe.  Will suggested adding mushrooms which we plan to do next time we make it.

Recipe courtesy of cheap and simple vegan.