Brad and Chrissy Make Vegan Cacio e Pepe | From the Home Kitchen | Bon Appétit

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.

Heavily salt the pasta water in a large pot.

Blend 1 cup of pre-soaked cashews with 2 cloves of pre-peeled garlic and about 1/2 cup of water until creamy, adding more water as needed.

Grill maitaki and lion's mane mushrooms with olive oil and salt until browned.

Bring the salted water to a boil and add the bucatini pasta.

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

Reserve some pasta cooking water before draining the pasta.

Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the blended cashew mixture and toss to coat.

Gradually add reserved pasta water, stirring until a creamy sauce forms.

Season with a mixture of black and pink peppercorns, adjusting to taste.

Serve immediately, garnished with extra pepper and grilled mushrooms.

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