Vegan Cacio e Pepe

nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: parmesan-style nut cheese

Parmesan-style nut cheese provides a similar cheesy flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Boil water in a large pot and add sea salt.

Cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente, stirring occasionally.

Reserve a cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.

In a blender, combine cashews, water, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, black pepper, and salt, and blend until smooth and creamy.

Add the drained pasta to the blender and toss to coat in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired creaminess.

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