Ridiculously Easy + Yummy 5 INGREDIENT Vegan Pasta Recipe! (butternut squash)

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🥗Healthier: ground flaxseed

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Ground flaxseed adds healthy fats and fiber, while parmesan is a more affordable cheese option.

butternut squash

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: pumpkin

Sweet potato is nutrient-rich, while pumpkin can be more cost-effective.

Cook the pasta of your choice according to package instructions.

While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce.

If using cashews, soak them overnight or boil for 15-20 minutes to soften.

Microwave frozen butternut squash with a splash of water for about 1 minute to unfreeze it.

Add the microwaved butternut squash to a food processor.

Add garlic powder and vegetable broth powder (or half a bouillon cube) to the food processor.

Add the softened cashews to the food processor.

Blend the mixture for over a minute until creamy, adding a splash of water or non-dairy milk if needed to help the blending process.

Toss the creamy sauce with your favorite pasta.

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